VULCANO from End to End
Vulcano Island, Sicily, Italy in the Tyrrhenian Sea Coordinates 38 º23’58”N14 º57’50”E After making previsions in Sant’Agata di Militello on the mainland of Sicily, our Lagoon 45 Catamaran was ready to set sail on the 14-day adventure to the Isole Eolie, the Aeolian Islands. The first port of call...
Schaffhausen, Switzerland – Home Memories are Never Canceled
I wanted to write about Schaffhausen, Switzerland because we will miss visiting this well-preserved Renaissance architecture city on the Rhine river. Unfortunately, this holiday season COVID-19 prevents us from travel to visit family. Why not takeanotherroute with me. Schaffhausen, Switzerland is the birth city of my husband. I fell...
When Dolphins Fly – Sant’ Agata di Militello, Sicily
Sant’ Agata di Militello mainland Sicily to Mare delle Isole Eolie, The day and trip begin, the destination will be a 17nm sail to Vulcano the first port on our journey. The Tyrrhenian Sea awaits our crossing, and she welcomes our 45-foot Lagoon Catamaran. As mainland Sicily fades in...
Triple CCC, The Recipe for Travel Decadence
If you love to travel as I do you will enjoy a day trip to somewhere special. If you are lucky the day trip becomes almost like a home run in the baseball world. Stay with me as the story unfolds. While visiting my dear friend Lisa in Lausanne,...
Drop Anchor
I have some great Drop Anchor sailing stories from the 24 hour Harvest Moon Regatta to sailing the York River to St. Charles, Virginia. Please check back soon for #dropanchor....
Wine in Time
Sometimes celebrating a holiday after the actual day affords you the opportunity to Take Another Route. Valentine’s Day is the perfect chance to detour, avoid crowded loud restaurants, overpriced roses, and chocolate. Don’t get me wrong, I am a diehard romantic, but I do like to break the rule....
Down the Road a Piece – Brenham Texas USA
This #shorthaul goal was to find a quiet and secluded location to celebrate the birthday for my “main event” aka “beau”. My research project for this trip was something low key, a place neither of us has visited, somewhat secluded, and romantic, and oh yes, it has to be...
Hyde Park, Austin, TX USA
It is Christmas time and the tradition of visiting my great-nieces and nephews in Austin is always a thrill and finding a great Airbnb in the Hyde Park area is imperative. So why Hyde Park you ask? Well, Hyde Park is a neighborhood and historic district in Austin, Texas....