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Opening a Time Capsule to the History of Gold Mining~Touring Crystal Gold Mines

Been There Done That· Coeur d'Alene· Idaho

13 Apr

I knew what to expect from a tour of a gold mine in northern Idaho, at least I thought I knew what to expect. Having taken a tour of a gold mine before, I was sure that I would see the typical underground machinery and techniques. As soon as we stepped inside the chilly tunnel of the Crystal Gold Mine,…
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Seven Free Things to do in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho: Travel Tips Tuesday

Been There Done That· Coeur d'Alene· Idaho

7 Apr

The views are breathtaking and the seasons offer a delightful array of activities, but the best news is that you don’t have to spend a dime to have a good time in Northern Idaho’s lake playground, Coeur d’Alene. Here are seven suggestions for activities that are completely free in the lakeside retreat. 1.Hike Tubbs Hill. Tubbs Hill consists of 120…
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I Spent the Night at a Haunted Hotel and Survived~A Ghostly Review of the Hotel Galvez

Been There Done That· Galveston· Hotels· Texas

7 Apr

Key card in hand, I stepped into the elevator and mindlessly pushed the number five as I offered the obligatory smile to the other guests of the Hotel Galvez. For a few seconds, the elevator echoed with the typically polite silence of an elevator ride, but a man’s voice in the back of the elevator broke the silence. “Looks like…
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Travel Fashion Challenge: What to Pack for a Winter Beach Vacation

Fashion· Travel Inspiration· Trip Preparation

3 Apr

Packing for a beach trip is usually not a huge challenge. Grab a couple of shorts and t-shirts, throw in a pair of flip-flops, swimsuit and it’s done. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and you are good to go. Packing for a winter beach vacation is a little bit harder (and slightly depressing). For a recent beach trip during the winter…
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Exploring Bishop’s Palace in Galveston with Kids. Yes, Really!

Been There Done That· Galveston· Texas

2 Apr

The Bishop’s Palace, an ornate Victorian castle that was named as one of the 100 most important buildings in America, is Galveston’s grandest and best known buildings. With intricately carved ornaments of rare wood, bronze dragons, sparkling stained glass windows, and a pure silver fireplace, the home is a showcase of masterful architectural design. Just looking at the pictures online,…
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