July already?? Summer is flying by, and music is in the air. Here’s the 2018 line-up for Hammondsport's Music in the Park: July 5: Hepcats Big Band July 12: Jorge Cuevas and the Caribe Jazz Allstars July 19: Bruce Holler & Peter Baker July 26: It’s My Party August 2: Willie Hayes and the Blues Plate Special August…
Here you go world…The Idleours Guide to Summer Fun at Keuka Lake! Disclaimer: This article is not meant to be all-inclusive. Idleours is our family cottage on the west side of Keuka, and the activities listed below are geared towards visiting family and friends. As a result, it’s west-side-centric and focused on the stuff…
Why “glamp” at BaseCamp 37° outside Kanab, Utah? For a remote, peaceful, wilderness experience without having to sleep on the ground or haul a boatload of gear. My time at BaseCamp 37° felt like heaven after seven straight nights of tent-camping in southern Utah, and it came with more than a few surprises. I went…
If you haven’t used IFTTT (If This Then That) you’re in for a treat. This handy web tool makes life simpler by automating all manner of internet-related tasks. Their “Applets” range from the simple and somewhat quirky, to “Whoa, I can do that??”. A few examples: Get a notification when the International Space Station passes…
Planning a trip to Northern Ireland? We've developed a focused, 10-day itinerary that has it all: hiking, history, charming villages, castle ruins, and stunning vistas. Chris and I love to get boots on the ground, so our plan involves three days of hiking the Causeway Coast Way. If you're not that into hiking, that’s ok!…
Here’s the 2017 line-up for Music in the Park sponsored by the Hammondsport Chamber of Commerce and Simmons-Rockwell: July 6: Abby Payne July 13: Jorge Cuevas and the Caribe Jazz Allstars July 20: It’s My Party - CANCELED due to threat of severe thunderstorms. July 27: Willie Hayes and the Blues Plate Special August 3: Moose…
Overview Wanna go to Cambodia and Vietnam? Ummm sure…I guess… This trip was Chris’s idea. To me, Cambodia and Vietnam seemed exotic, unfamiliar, and to be honest, a bit scary. We forged ahead since Chris really really wanted this trip (he’s a huge history and war buff) and I love to explore so I figured…
If you’re traveling to Siem Reap and would like to take a meaningful, responsible floating village tour, look no further. The Community First Kompong Khleang Floating Village Tour is the real deal. Paren, the main guide, grew up in Kompong Khleang, a portion of each tour fee (currently 45%) supports the local school and community,…
When it comes to packing, most travelers would agree: If there are regrets, it’s usually from packing to much, not too little. It stinks to pack, haul, un-pack, and re-pack a bunch of stuff you don’t need. This article shares everything I packed for over 30 days of travel through Cambodia and Vietnam. Lessons learned…
This article is the third in a 3-part series. Also read about Day 1 and Day 2. This is it! The third and final day of our 3-day motorbike trip, and the one that ultimately convinced us to book this tour. Day 3 was billed as “DMZ day” where we’d travel near the demilitarized zone…