Category Archives: Fun Travel Stories

Visiting the Panama Canal

Posted on March 8, 2013 by wpengine

For hundreds of years the isthmus of Panama has been used as the quickest way to get from the Pacific to the Atlantic.  Even as far back as the days of the Spanish domination of the New World did they … Continue reading →

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Children Afraid of the Water

Posted on January 30, 2013 by wpengine

Our recent trip to Panama was a warm welcome to our freezing temperatures in Idaho.  At one point before the trip there was a 111 degree difference between Idaho and Panama.  Living in Idaho really limits the amount of time … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico for the Adrenaline Junkie

Posted on January 16, 2013 by wpengine

If your ideal vacation requires death-defying adventures and adrenaline pumping action, Puerto Rico offers a variety of activities that will get your heart racing. From zip lining and mountain climbing to scuba diving and surfing, explore the exhilarating Puerto Rico … Continue reading →

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Reifenstein Castle – A Moment to Reflect

Posted on November 25, 2012 by wpengine

As I ponder the sites that I saw in Alpine Europe this spring, my mind recalls the moments when we toured the Reifenstein Castle, which is found about one hour south of Innsbrook.  In the words of Rick Steves, “Reifenstein … Continue reading →

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$2400 in Flight Vouchers on the way to Costa Rica

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Brad Christensen

Three years ago, I planned a quick 6-day Costa Rica getaway.  I had been campaigning for a city council election and the idea was to celebrate a victory and reward Nicole for dozens of hours of selfless mothering while I … Continue reading →

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Girls’ Weekend in LA: Free Flights for Five Thanks to British Airways

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Brad Christensen

When the British Airways Credit Card with 50,000/100,000 bonus Avios deal first came out, we did exactly what we do best at WorldWanderlusting… we started wanderlusting – dreaming of where we could go without paying for anything.  Our objective?  Maximize … Continue reading →

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Weekend Workcation in Park City

Posted on October 3, 2012 by wpengine

It’s not considered a vacation, yet not really considered work either when you head to Deer Valley for a few days of training.  I’ll just call the trip a workcation. We headed to Park City, Utah on Wednesday morning of … Continue reading →

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