Category Archives: domestic travel

A Drive Along the Lake

Posted on September 9, 2021 by travelbynatasha

Today we will make several stops as we leave Mackinac Island in the Straits of Mackinac in Lake Huron between the upper and lower peninsulas of the state. After a ferry ride, we will collect the car in St. Ignace … Continue reading →

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Mackinac Island, Michigan

Posted on September 8, 2021 by travelbynatasha

While my mom was most looking forward to the Soo Locks, today’s visit to Mackinac Island was at the top of my list. The island sits in the Straits of Mackinac in Lake Huron and embraces the romantic notions of … Continue reading →

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More Michigan with Mom

Posted on June 29, 2021 by travelbynatasha

It is not unusual for us just to do regular stuff while I am in Grand Rapids, Michigan with my mom. We run errands, do doctor appointment, shop, and, well, eat. It is significantly cooler here than at home where … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Trip of the Year: A Visit with Mom in Michigan

Posted on June 17, 2021 by travelbynatasha

Photo ©Jean Janssen. This is what utter bliss looks like. My arrival at the Grand Rapids airport for my first visit with mom in a year and a half This is the most important trip I will make all year. … Continue reading →

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A Stop in Gettysburg on the way Home

Posted on June 14, 2021 by travelbynatasha

Photo ©Jean Janssen Cyclorama, Gettysburg National Military Park We are checking out of the Hershey Lodge today and driving to Gettysburg, PA on the way to Baltimore. Our morning began with packing and then the farewell wedding breakfast. It was … Continue reading →

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The Cake in the Chocolate Ballroom

Posted on June 10, 2021 by travelbynatasha

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Today is our first full day in Pennsylvania. The wedding is at 2 pm and the dress is cocktail attire, so Natasha needs some time for grooming. We got up early so we could head out a see … Continue reading →

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A WEDDING IN PENNSYLVANIA

Posted on June 9, 2021 by travelbynatasha

Photo ©Jean Janssen Natasha is vaccinated and ready to travel. In the last two weeks, I have visited Washington DC, the Mouse in Orlando, Florida, and made stops in Maryland and Pennsylvania enroute to a wedding in Hershey, PA. I … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day in the Texas Hill Country During COVID-19

Posted on May 14, 2020 by travelbynatasha

We started Mother’s Day with another wonderful morning at Emma’s Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.  I got up early and walked into the kitchen to spot deer just outside the window.  It just gave me a warm feeling inside. … Continue reading →

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Coming out of COVID-19: A Taste of the Texas Hill Country

Posted on May 13, 2020 by travelbynatasha

I haven’t been out of Houston since our ill-fated trip to Vietnam in March.  Here in our urban setting (Houston is the 4th largest city in the USA), we are still wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing like crazy.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Journey to a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Natasha previews Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World

Posted on August 29, 2019 by travelbynatasha

Today is the opening of Galaxy’s Edge, the new Stars Wars (SW) section at Disney’s Hollywood Studios part of Walt Disney World (WDW) in Orlando Florida.  Natasha was among the lucky few season ticket holders who got to go to … Continue reading →

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