How to Travel the USA by RV. Part Three. The Most Interesting RV Stops in Colorado

After traveling through North Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas, we were finally approaching one of the main destinations of our "USA by RV Trip": Colorado. We entered via Hwy 36, drove through the impressive Thompson Canyon and arrived Estes Park. It was the first stop of our 500+ mile journey across Colorado, where…

How to Vacation in a Yurt in the Blue Ridge Mountains

The Blue Ridge Mountains is a bucket-list destination for many people. Breathtaking views, clear mountain air, beautiful nature and numerous fun and adventurous activities. What else can you do to magnify your experience of the Blue Ridge Mountains? Well, I will tell you what: don’t settle for a regular hotel. Try something really special... Stay…

11 Reasons To Bring Your Boat To No Name Harbor, Key Biscayne/Cape Florida

No Name Harbor is known in the sailing world as a stop not to be missed before going to and from the Keys, as well as a place to wait for a weather window before crossing to the Bahamas. With only a bit more than 40 miles to Bimini, there is no need for an…

12 Restaurants in Marathon, Florida Keys, Accessible By Dinghy Or By Foot From City Marina/Boot Key Harbor

Welcome to Marathon, the “heart of Florida Keys”, as they call it. You tied up your mooring lines at City Marina, lowered your dinghy motor, got all set up and now you finally sit down and realize you are hungry… and too tired to cook! But if you’ve never been here, how do you know…

Dry Tortugas by Sailboat: How to Enjoy It Even If You Lost Your Engine

As we approached the entrance to the Southeast Channel, we turned on the motor, dropped the sails, and a few minutes later, a heart-wrenching whistle and knocking sound called out from the engine room. "Michael!! What is THIS?"