Our Trips

2026

Japan & China 2026

Tokyo • Hakone • Kyoto • Hiroshima • Xi'an • Beijing

April 23 – May 18, 2026

Our first journey through Japan was followed by an unforgettable private adventure through China. From the peaceful shrines, gardens, ryokans, and onsen of Japan to the Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall, and the imperial treasures of...

26 days 2 countries 19 entries

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2025

London & Paris 2025

London Paris

December 2, 2025 - December 9, 2025

Our December 2025 journey combined the timeless elegance of London with the romance and festive charm of Paris. We explored royal landmarks, historic neighborhoods, museums, Christmas markets, and iconic architecture before traveling...

11 days 2 countries 13 entries

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2025

Savannah Georgia - 2025

Historic Riverfront, Wormsloe, Bonaventure Cemetary, Forsyth Park, Tybee Island

May 2025

We celebrated our anniversary with a memorable May 2025 trip to Savannah, Georgia\. We explored the historic riverfront, walked beneath the moss\-draped oaks of Bonaventure Cemetery, and visited the grand entrance and tree\-lined avenue at...

1 day 1 country 11 entries

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2025

Antarctica, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil - 2025

Antarctica, Argentina, Uruguay, Iguazu Falls, Rio De Janeiro

January 15 - February 10, 2025

Our South American adventure combined one of the world’s most remote frontiers with some of its most vibrant cities. Beginning in Buenos Aires, we journeyed to the southern tip of Argentina in Ushuaia—the “End of the...

27 days 4 countries 18 entries

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2023

Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland

dublin, Rock of Cashel, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Belfast, Edinburgh

May 2023

Ireland & Scotland offered a perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, ancient history, warm hospitality, and unforgettable celebrations. From lively Irish pubs to majestic Scottish castles, this journey became one of our favorite...

19 days 3 countries 21 entries

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2022

Wachington DC and Arlington Virginia - 2022

Nations Capital

October 18, 2022 - October 27, 2022

Washington, D.C. is a city where American history, government, and national treasures come together. During ten full days, we immersed ourselves in the nation’s capital, exploring its monuments, museums, memorials, and historic...

10 days 1 country 3 entries

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2020

Costa Rica, San Juan Del Sur Nicauragua - 2020

Pasito, San Juan Del Sur, Ometempe Island

February - March 2020

Our February–March 2020 journey through Costa Rica and Nicaragua blended tropical beaches, dramatic volcanic landscapes, and relaxed Central American culture. We explored the Pacific coast around Aguirre, crossed into Nicaragua to visit...

10 days 2 countries 3 entries

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2019

Yucatan, Mexico - 2019

Chichen Itza, Merida, Uxmal, Mayapan, Cenotes, Tulum

October - November 2019

Our October–November 2019 journey through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula brought together ancient Maya history, colorful colonial cities, and the traditions of Día de los Muertos. We explored the temples and pyramids of Chichén...

9 days 1 country 8 entries

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2019

Egypt and Jordan 2019

Pyramids, Nile River, Luxor, Balloon, Petra, Dead Sea, Jerash

April 3 - April 20, 2019

Our adventure through Egypt and Jordan was filled with ancient wonders, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. We began in Cairo, exploring the Egyptian Museum and standing in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza. One of...

18 days 3 countries 9 entries

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2018

New York City at Christmas - 2018

Rockefeller Center, Time Square, Broadway, Statue of Liberty, Christopher Street, Macy’s

December 19 - December 25, 2018

Our Christmas trip to New York City was filled with holiday lights, iconic landmarks, great food, and unforgettable experiences. We stayed near Macy’s, right in the middle of the city’s Christmas excitement, surrounded by festive...

7 days 1 country 2 entries

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2018

Louisiana - 2018

New Orleans, LSU, Baton Rouge, Geaus Tigers

October 2018

October 2018 — Louisiana Richard, a huge LSU fan, was in his element on this fall trip to Louisiana. We stayed in the French Quarter, explored Bourbon Street, and enjoyed the city dressed for the season, with Halloween decorations and...

1 day 1 country 2 entries

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2018

Australia and New Zealand

Sydney, Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Christ Church, Trans Alpine Train, Wanaka, Franz Joseph, Queenstown, Wellington, Napier, Rotorua, Auckland

March - April 2018

Our adventure through Australia and New Zealand was filled with unforgettable scenery, exciting experiences, and some truly memorable surprises. We began in Sydney, where we climbed the Sydney Harbour Bridge, toured the famous Opera House...

28 days 2 countries 29 entries

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2017

Italy and Vatican - 2017

Rome, Florence, Venice

March 14 - March 25, 2017

Our Italian journey began in Rome on the Ides of March, where history seemed to come alive during a reenactment of the assassination of Julius Caesar. With beautiful spring weather, we explored the Colosseum, rode the subway, walked...

11 days 2 countries 12 entries

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2016

Bentonville Arkansas - Crystal Bridges Museum - 2016

Crystal Bridges Museum

October 2016

In October 2016, we visited Bentonville, Arkansas, with my sister Cindy and her husband, Ger, driving over from Tulsa for a memorable trip to Crystal Bridges Museum. One of the fun surprises of the visit was that George Takei, along with...

1 day 1 country 1 entry

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2016

Whale Watching - Marino Ballena National Park - Osa, Costa Rica - 2016

Private Whale Watching Tour

September 2016

Our September 2017 adventure to Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula became one of the most unforgettable wildlife experiences we’ve ever shared. Cindy, Richard, and I had a private whale-watching tour, with our boat the only one on the water...

1 day 1 country 1 entry

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2015

Costa Rica - 2015

Casa Hunter, Quepos, Dreamer House, Cartago

January 2015

Our first trip together took us to Costa Rica to visit my sister and her husband, Ger, at their home near Quepos. We enjoyed the beaches, local food, and music, and Richard especially loved the fresh ceviche. We traveled through San José...

1 day 1 country 1 entry

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2014

Disney World - Orlando - June 2014

Magic Kingdom, Gay Day

June 7, 2014

Richard showed me his Disney, and it was pure magic from sunrise to fireworks. We started the day by crossing the lagoon first thing in the morning and watched the train roll into the Magic Kingdom with Mickey Mouse on board to officially...

1 day 1 country 1 entry

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2014

Biltmore Estate - Asheville, North Carolina - 2014

Great weekend trip from Atlanta

March 2014

In March 2014, we took a short trip from Atlanta to historic Asheville, North Carolina. We stayed in the heart of the city and spent the highlight of the trip touring Biltmore Estate, exploring the grand house and strolling through its...

1 day 1 country 1 entry

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2010

Alaska Cruise - 2010

Alaska glaciers, whales, eagles, mountains, ice, glaciers

May 2010

Our 2010 Alaska cruise began in Seattle, where we explored Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the waterfront before boarding the Zaandam. The journey took us through some of Alaska’s most dramatic scenery, from the glaciers of...

1 day 2 countries 6 entries

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2008

Kenya - Tanzania Safari - 2008

Masai Mara, Serengeti, NgoroNgoro, Big 5

March 2008

Our March 2008 African safari was the adventure of a lifetime. We began in Nairobi before setting out on a long, bumpy drive into Kenya’s legendary Masai Mara. From the moment we entered the reserve, we were surrounded by incredible...

1 day 2 countries 10 entries

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2005

Tour Cruise - Beijing China to Singapore - 2005

Beijing, Busan. Nagasaki, Shanghai, Saigon, Bangkok, Singapore

November - December 2005

Our November–December 2005 journey began in Beijing, where winter temperatures made our visit to the Great Wall especially memorable. From northern China, we continued by cruise through Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia...

31 days 8 countries 10 entries

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2004

Peru, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lima - 2004

Inca - World Wonder

September - October 2004

Peru 2004 Our journey through Peru in 2004 became one of the most unforgettable adventures of our travels through South America. From the colonial streets of Lima to the ancient capital of Cusco, through the breathtaking Sacred Valley and...

11 days 1 country 6 entries

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2002

Cambodia, Thailand - 2002

Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Phuket, Phi Phi Island

February 2002

Our 2002 journey through Cambodia and Thailand began in Siem Reap, where we explored the extraordinary temples of Angkor. We stood before the iconic towers of Angkor Wat, walked among the massive stone faces of Angkor Thom, and wandered...

1 day 2 countries 7 entries

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2001

Spain, Morocco - 2001

Fez, Marrikesch, Casablanca, Tangier

April 2001

Our 2001 adventure began along Spain’s beautiful Costa del Sol in Torremolinos before crossing the Mediterranean to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta and entering the fascinating world of Morocco. It was a journey unlike any we had...

1 day 2 countries 5 entries

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1999

Thailand, Burma - 1999

Bangkok, Golden Tiangle, Mae Sai, Burma, Chiang Mai

May 1999

Our 1999 journey through Thailand and Burma began in Bangkok, where ornate temples, lively streets, and colorful markets introduced us to the energy and beauty of Southeast Asia. We traveled by traditional long-tail boat on the Chao Phraya...

1 day 4 countries 5 entries

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1998

Greece - 1998

Athens, Santorini, Mykonos

May 1998

Our 1998 journey to Greece immersed us in the birthplace of Western civilization and some of the most beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea. We began in Athens, exploring the magnificent Acropolis and standing before the Parthenon, where...

1 day 1 country 3 entries

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