by Rick Griffin |
Viking Cruises recently hosted my wife, Denise, and I on their Rhine Getaway cruise. We were excited to have my brother, Ron, and his wife, Claudia, join us on the journey. This was Claudia’s first cruise of any kind, EVER so I really wanted her to have a great... 
by Sandi McKenna |
It’s no secret that going to Ireland is on our Bucket List! Seeing Rachel Gaffney’s REAL Ireland however, is on the very TOP of that list! You may have seen her in Gourmet, Martha Stewart Living or in syndication on Hulu, ATT Uverse, AOL, and... 
by Rick Griffin |
When I experienced Portugal on Viking River Cruises “Portugal’s River of Gold” cruise, I absolutely fell in love with the country. Unlike so many of Europe’s better-known destinations that are overrun with tourists, Portugal provides... 
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When I was growing up, my mother would always make me eat a bowl of chicken soup whenever I was sick. She would open a can, heat it on the stovetop and serve it to me with saltine crackers. I can’t remember if the soup ever made me feel better or not and I don’t... 
by Rick Griffin |
So Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and you need a Valentine vino to compliment the chocolates and roses, something that’s not too expensive, something to win points in the romance department. Think red! I’m playing it safe and going with one... 
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A road trip is about much more than a destination. It’s about the overall journey – where you go, what you experience, and how you get there. Toyota recently hosted me on a couple of incredible road trips where I got to experience fly fishing, off-roading,... 
by Rick Griffin |
Verizon recently sent me a bundle of Nest products to review. I was particularly excited about the Nest Thermostat (retail $249.99) because it meant that I would be able turn my home into a Smart Home. As a frequent traveler, the ability to remotely control my home’s... 
by Rick Griffin |
For the first time in my career, I’ve had the opportunity to experience two amazing adventures on one ship. Late one August a few years ago, UnCruise hosted me on an unforgettable journey in Alaska’s Inside Passage aboard the Safari Endeavour. I still consider it to... 
by Rick Griffin |
Anybody who follows our adventures knows that we love to eat. We believe the best way to appreciate and embrace a culture is through its cuisine. I was recently hosted on a trip to Gargano, Italy by a local tourism group called Gargano OK. Gargano is the “spur of the... 
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Here is an album of some of our favorite photos from our #PictureMontana adventure. We have fond memories of Missoula’s urban scene; of being unplugged at the Flathead Lake Lodge; exploring the undiscovered in the town of Whitefish and in Glacier National Park;... 
by Rick Griffin |
Photos From a Day in Dallas, Texas My oldest daughter, Sherri, lives and works in Houston, Texas. Several times a year she has to fly to Dallas, where her company is headquartered, to attend meetings. When Sherri was about eight months pregnant with my first... 
by Rick Griffin |
Most of my previous visits to the great state of South Carolina have been to the coastal areas. I’ve visited Charleston and Myrtle Beach on multiple occasions and have never really given much thought to the rest of the state. However, a press trip exploring the... 