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Scenic Biplane Ride in San Diego

by Toccara & SamActivities, Explore The Outdoors April 7, 2015January 3, 20200 comments

We’ve ridden in commercial airplanes, hot air balloons, and helicopters, but until our most recent adventure, we had yet to ride in a 1920s open cockpit biplane! With a gift certificate from Cloud 9 Living, the ultimate site for experiential gift giving, we booked a scenic flight that would take us over the beautiful Southern …

Snowmobiling in Winter Park, Colorado

by Toccara & SamActivities, Colorado, Explore The Outdoors November 9, 2014August 8, 20150 comments

As mentioned in previous posts, whenever we travel to a new area, we try to participate in the regional activities. What better way to experience the beauty of recent snowfall than to go snowmobiling up to the top of the continental divide? We partnered with Grand Adventures to “Ride the Divide” and we must confess, it …

Cross Country Skiing in Granby, Colorado

by Toccara & SamActivities, Colorado, Explore The Outdoors November 9, 2014September 8, 20160 comments

None of us had ever been on skis before, so it was a new experience for all of us! Our First Time Cross Country Skiing At the Nordic Center at Snow Mountain Ranch, you can rent skis and/or snowshoes. There are also items for purchase. We all got sized, measured and suited up with our …

Experience of a Lifetime- Whale Watching in Juneau

by Toccara & SamActivities, Alaska, Cruise Ports- Alaska August 17, 2014July 10, 201812 comments

Alaska is a great place to catch a glimpse of humpback whales in the summer months. Be sure to put whale watching in Juneau on your summer to do list and experience some unforgettable wildlife viewing! Looking for Juneau excursions for your Alaskan Cruise? Definitely consider whale watching in Juneau for an unforgettable experience! Small …

Scenic Plane Tour in Anchorage

by Toccara & SamActivities, Alaska, Explore The Outdoors August 9, 2014August 8, 20150 comments

After spending a week on an Alaskan Cruise, we wanted to experience Alaska from a different point of view, so we booked a scenic flight with Rust’s Flying Service, located in Anchorage. Our flight took off from Lake Hood, the world’s largest and busiest float-plane base. Seeing the landscape, especially the glaciers, from above offered us …

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions – Edinburgh

by Toccara & SamActivities, Scotland July 14, 2014May 21, 201610 comments

It’s no wonder why Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is considered one of Edinburgh’s finest attractions! In 2013, it earned TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Award and was named the top landmark attraction in Scotland and #2 in the UK, based on millions of reviews and opinions from travelers around the world! There are FIVE floors …

The Scotch Whisky Experience – Edinburgh

by Toccara & SamActivities, Scotland July 14, 2014May 21, 20162 comments

Are planning a visit to Scotland? Do you like whisky? Well we have the experience for you! The Scotch Whisky Experience While in Edinburgh, we visited the sensational Scotch Whisky Experience, which teaches you all about the history of whisky, how it’s made, the different types, and even provides a sample at the end of the …

Jack the Ripper Tour

by Toccara & SamActivities, England July 6, 2014November 25, 20140 comments

One of my favorite TV shows growing up was Unsolved Mysteries, so when researching things to experience in London, I jumped at the opportunity to learn more about one of Britain’s most infamous, yet unknown, serial killers. Though there are many Jack the Ripper tour companies out there, we joined up with THE Jack the Ripper Tour, …

London Eye Fast Track Tickets

by Toccara & SamActivities, England July 3, 2014April 22, 20180 comments

Back in 2004, I WON a FREE trip to London (from the US) through a radio contest. This was back when I was a poor college student and didn’t have much expendable income. As such, I didn’t get to do many of the famous London attractions, other than the freebies! So, when I planned a trip …

Graffiti in Ghent

by Toccara & SamActivities, Belgium June 30, 2014November 25, 20140 comments

Normally, graffiti is one of our biggest pet peeves. It’s usually distastefully done in slummy areas by people who have no regard for public or personal property. However, in Ghent the graffiti was different. Here talented artists decorate the city, without defacing historical buildings, and the city keeps its elegant and historical charm that continues to attract …

Chocolate Making Class in Brussels

by Toccara & SamActivities, Belgium, Try Local Food June 28, 2014January 3, 20208 comments

We both LOVE chocolate. An excellent excuse for eating even more of the delicious stuff is to take a chocolate making class! Fortunately, Brussels has no shortage of options. Not only is Brussels the capital city of Belgium, it is also the chocolate capital of the world! Zaabär – Chocolate Making Class We felt extremely …

A Day at the Blue Lagoon (Iceland)

by Toccara & SamActivities, Iceland March 9, 2014October 1, 20196 comments

The average traveler to Iceland usually starts or ends their holiday by taking a dip in the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa, located just 20 minutes from Keflavík International Airport. Soaking in the milky blue waters is a great way to melt away jet lag! We arrived in Iceland before 7 am from the US on …

An Evening in the Desert Botanic Garden (Phoenix, Arizona)

by Toccara & SamActivities, Arizona December 6, 2013November 15, 20210 comments

The Desert Botanic Garden is located in Arizona just 20 minutes from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport. 140 acres make up this collection of over 50,000 plant displays showcased in beautiful outdoor exhibits. We were fortunate enough to visit the Garden during the Chihuly Exhibit (which will return December 3rd, 2021). This exhibit features the exquisite glass-work …

Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Sonoran Desert w/ Rainbow Ryders

by Toccara & SamActivities, Arizona, Explore The Outdoors December 6, 2013August 8, 20152 comments

Arizona is a location well-known for its beautiful sunrises and sunsets. A perfect way to experience these alluring times of day is to take a hot air balloon ride over the Sonoran Desert. Rainbow Ryders partnered with Forget Someday to provide us with such an experience! Our day began before the sun even made an …

Tomcar Adventure in the Sonoran Desert w/ Green Zebra Adventures

by Toccara & SamActivities, Arizona, Explore The Outdoors December 5, 2013April 22, 201812 comments

Each time we visit a new place, we always try to experience the local adventure. For example, while in Kauai (Hawaii), we took a helicopter tour of the island and while in Winter Park (Colorado), we went snowmobiling. When planning our trip to Scottsdale, Arizona, it was of utmost priority that we go on some sort …

Kauai Helicopter Tour

by Toccara & SamActivities, Explore The Outdoors, Hawaii, Kauai November 1, 2013June 16, 202127 comments

We were beyond excited for our Kauai helicopter tour with Mauna Loa. As the day went on, we were getting nervous that bad weather would interfere with our plans, but as is usually our luck, weather karma was on our side! When 4 o’clock rolled around, we headed into the bus that was Mauna Loa’s temporary office. …

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