Backpacking in United States

Eating in Utah: A General Guide, Mostly for International Visitors

American restaurants typically serve gargantuan portions. At age 79, when we order Chinese, its one entree and two plates, or 3-4 appetizers (a Dim Sum meal). The Denny's restaurant chain has...

Lucky 7s - Belterra Casino & Golf Resort

The bill slipped inside the machine, the buttons lit up while neon colors and shapes pulsed across the screen. It was literally the first spin of the slot machine that landed on all sevens! Maureen's...

Visiting San Angelo, Texas

This city is located on the Concho River . It's known for its 1860s U.S. army post, the Fort Concho National Historic Landmark. Its restored buildings display original artifacts and weapons. So, one...

Visiting Silverton, Colorado During the Fall

While staying in Cortez, Colorado, we took the drive, (not the train) from Cortez to Silverton in September. All I can tell you is this; it's incredible in the Fall. We opted not to take the train...

Visiting Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park is in Southwest Colorado. We stayed in Cortez Colorado which allowed us to drive about 15 minutes up the road to the entrance of the park. This National Park is known for its...

How to Visit the USA in the Time of Covid

The USA is about to re-open to tourists. If you are inclined to take a trip to the USA, and you are willing to put up with all the Covid clearance stuff you will have to deal with both in going to...