John's Travel Blog

22/05/2024

Always love coming to Chicago and taking in a museum. Besides the obvious Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago and Field museum one of my favorite is the unsung Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures. Absolutely fascinating museum and just down the street from the Frank Lloyd Wright house so make it a two for one stop visit.

08/05/2024

This. One of the best restaurants I’ve ever eaten at and I’m not Gluten free. Food was delicious.

07/04/2024

The wind in Iceland is no joke. Ended cutting sightseeing short yesterday but still been a successful trip. Saw lots of northern light on Friday, a few on Saturday and did the golden circle. Several more observations. Careful getting gas, had a $200 hold put on my debit card card at one station. Iceland isn’t as gluten friendly as they make you believe. Yes, there are gluten free options but not as many as Madrid or Seville and have yet to find one that’s 100% dedicated gluten free.

04/04/2024

In Iceland for Vacation and several observations.
1. It’s expensive. Cheapest meal we’ve eaten was $42, most expensive was $150 and that doesn’t include drinks.
2. Don’t believe the weather. They may predict 40 but it’s barely gotten over freezing and the wind is no joke. Expect wind chills in the teens and 20s
3. The roads are narrow. In some places about 1 1/2 car width and can be intimidating especially when there’s little to no shoulder and a steep drop off. The Golden Circle was better, they were full sized lanes but you have to focus on driving and not get caught up in gawking.

More to come!

30/01/2024

I’m Kauai and we ate at The Greenery Cafe for lunch which is an organic cafe with gluten free options. The Rosemary chicken wrap was probably one of the best wraps I’ve ever had and it was enought for 2 meals to boot. Highly recommend this place if your in Lihue.

Welcome to The Greenery Cafe. Serving Hearty, Healthy, Soul food that is locally sourced and organic.

30/01/2024

In Kauai for vacation had TikiTacos Kauai for dinner and they’re restaurant is dedicated gluten free and proof that gluten free is tasty. 5* good and would go back again

09/09/2023

Another adventure in the books. Did an Alaskan Cruise with Royal Caribbean. Visited Sitka, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria BC as well as spending some time in Seattle and Tacoma. Pictures to follow.

19/07/2023

Chicago is always a great time whether your checking out Museums, Aquarium or Zoo. This trip we went to the Frank Lloyd Wright house, did a river cruise and went to the highly underrated Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures

17/07/2023

Las Vegas, NV in November. Everyone goes for the gambling in Vegas but there’s so much more to it. Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire State park were spectacular and both within an hour of Vegas.

17/07/2023

Was in Spain in March. Spend a lot of time in Madrid, Segovia and Seville and loved it so much we can’t wait to go back.

17/07/2023

Spent 2 full days in Hocking Hills, Ohio. Very different than northern Ohio. Very beautiful area

26/10/2019

Part of the fun of traveling is experiencing different cuisines. If your in Lansing, Michigan Naing Myanmar Family Restaurant is an absolute must visit. Very authentic, family run business that specializes in Burmese, Malaysian and Thai food. This place has 4.9 stars out of 5 and for good reason. The flavors just pop out and the portions are generous. Highly recommended!

25/10/2019

25/10/2019

18/10/2019

Went to Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico for our honeymoon. Talk about an amazing place! Everyone should visit these Mayan ruins at least once in their lifetime.

17/10/2019

One of my favorite "Hidden Gems" was in Federal Way, Washington. The Pacific Bonsai Museum is absolutely fantastic and well worth a couple hours if have time to spare. There's a reason it's gotten 4.9 starts out of 5 on Facebook!

17/10/2019

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