In this jam packed final Egypt vlog, we visit the Temples of Karnak, and we have a private tour of the Temple of Luxor. We take a stroll in King Tut's Tomb in the Valley of the Kings, we visit the Papyrus Museum, and I transact some business via boat.
We visit the fascinating Temple of Philae, which, much like Abu Simbel, was moved with the creation of the Aswan High Dam. We take a relaxing Felucca ride along the Nile, and we visit Kom Ombo - a temple dedicated to local god of crocodiles, Sobek. We also see the Crocodile Museum, which has 40 mummified crocodiles on display.
We leave Cairo and head south (which is Upper Egypt), and visit Abu Simbel, an amazing ancient Egyptian monument with a fascinating modern story! We then fly to Aswan, where we board the M/S Tamr for a three night river cruise along the Nile. We end our night with dinner at the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote her novel, "Death on the Nile".
We’re finally heading to the Pyramids! We get up close & personal with the Sphinx & take a private tour inside the Great Pyramid. But first, we’re headed to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
We’ve been on our own up until now, but we are now joining our tour group! Most importantly we meet our Adventure Guides Team - Mostafa, Mika, Nesrine & Magdy! We then head to the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, which has been a staple on the skyline of Cairo since it was added in the mid 1800s. We end our day at the original Egyptian Museum in Cairo!
I always say that the best way to get to know a city is to get out on foot and explore! Cairo is a chaotic city, but it’s not unapproachable. We head to the top of Cairo Tower. From there, all of Cairo is laid out before us. To the east, and right below us, we see large high rises and grand hotels right along the banks. To the west, through the haze, we can barely make out the distinctive shapes of the Pyramids.
Egypt is a land where the past is always present, the present is ever changing, and every moment is an opportunity for discovery. In today's episode, I give a preview of what's to come in this series, I go over our itinerary, and then we travel 25 hours from the US to Cairo for our trip using Adventures by Disney. Welcome to Egypt!
We spent a week in Southern California, exploring some fun towns and enjoying time with family before we went to Disneyland.
We drive home from Florida and stop in Nashville, TN to visit the world famous Gaylord Opryland Hotel!
We spend a relaxing morning on the beach before hitting up a Disney Outlet Store and then we have dinner with one of my agents that lives in the area. The next day we hit up Harborwalk Village and I get a little too excited about seeing some dolphins.
We drive about 30 minutes from Destin to the quaint little town of Seaside, Florida. It's claim to fame is that it's the location where much of the Truman Show was filmed!
Jess and I take the girls to the Gulfarium (a local aquarium), followed by lunch at a restaurant called Fat Boys. We then spend our evening at the Village of Baytown Wharf.
We head down to Florida's panhandle to enjoy some time in Destin, Florida! We show you around our AirBnB, spend some time on the beach, and then take you shopping with us at Alvin's Island before we have dinner at Camille's.
We enjoy breakfast in Temecula at Mo’s Egg House, then head to Wilson Creek Winery for a taste of Southern California Wine Country! We then make our way to the beautiful Rose Haven Heritage Garden so that our wonderful sister-in-law could take some family photos!
We have a relaxing day in Temecula, California! We visit a local bookstore, then head to Vail Headquarters, a real pioneer village in the heart of town from the 1800s. The next day we head to San Diego, Jessica meets up with Taylor Wynn, while the rest of the fam hangs out in Old Town San Diego. We end our day with a quick stop to visit the seals and sea lions of La Jolla!
We have an excellent, laid-back day in SoCal enjoying brunch and some shopping!
I fulfill one of my lifelong dreams and see the world famous San Diego Zoo! The animals are amazing - the food choices I made, on the other hand....well you'll just have to see for yourself.
We're off on a family trip out west to visit California to visit Michael & Cher! In this video we visit Old Town Temecula and we take a drive through Southern California Wine Country. Later in this series we visit Disneyland, San Diego & more!
In our final Michigan Road Trip video, we explore Nelis' Dutch Village in Holland, Michigan!
We wake up on Mackinac Island and explore some of Jessica's family history from the island, and then we drive to Muskegon for the final leg of our trip and check into our AirBnB!
We have some gorgeous weather for our full day on Mackinac Island! We enjoy time at the Grand Hotel before we head out and spend a great afternoon on the main strip.
We arrive on Mackinac Island and check in to the Grand Hotel, one of the most famous hotels in the world! After breakfast at the Great Wolf Lodge, we pack up and drive to Mackinac Island, take the ferry over, have some lunch at Seabiscuit Cafe, and then make our way to the incredible Grand Hotel of Mackinac Island!
We spend a whole day enjoying the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Michigan! We try out the indoor water park, the arcade, the Build-a-Bear Workshop and the arcade!
We hit the road for the first time as a family of four! This is our travel day and arrival at the Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City! After this vlog, we spend more time at the Great Wolf Lodge, then make our way to Mackinac Island!
In the final video from our Alaskan cruise, we visit Ketchikan and have a sea kayaking adventure, and then on our final day, we visit Victoria, B.C. before for returning to Seattle.
Overnight we’ve sailed from Skagway to Glacier Bay National Park. This is World Heritage site, an immersive natural lab, a United Nations Biosphere reserve, a national park, and most importantly, a spiritual homeland for Tlingit natives. Here you’ll find countless species of plants and wildlife, placid and serene waters, soaring mountains, and earth shaping rivers of ice.
Overnight we’ve made our way from Juneau to the northernmost place on our journey, Skagway! Today, we’ve booked a double excursion - a trip on the White Pass Railway, and a Wilderness Hike up to the Laughton Glacier.
In Part 3 of our Alaskan Cruise videos, we're in Juneau! Juneau is not your average state capital. It is geographically isolated, not connected by road to the outside world - the only way to access it is by air or by sea. While in Juneau, we enjoy a "Bike & Brew" tour, visit Mendenhall Glacier, have a pint at Alaska's Oldest Hotel, and visit the world famous Red Dog Saloon!
We depart Seattle for our 7-night Alaskan Cruise aboard the Norwegian Bliss! Before we get to Alaska, our first day is a full day is a day at sea onboard the Bliss, which gave us plenty of time to explore this beautiful behemoth of a ship!
We visit Seattle before our Alaskan Cruise! We enjoy Pike Place Market, the Seattle Space Needle, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery, and we do an underground tour!
Today we travel to Saratoga Springs, New York, then on to Niagara Falls - where we both fall very ill. Then, we make a one night stop in Toledo, Ohio and finally make it back home!
We make our way from Boston to Portland, Maine! We check into a wonderful AirBnB, eat at Duck Fat, visit the original LL Bean, and grab some donuts at The Holy Donut. The next day we eat at Lobster Shack Restaurant and visit some lighthouses.
In part two of our time in Boston, we continue along the Freedom Trail and visit the Boston Common and Public Garden, the Old North Church, the Paul Revere House, and more!
In the first of two videos devoted to Boston, we make our way from Newport, RI to Boston to eat at Warren's Tavern, visit the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill, the Boston Public Market, and Faneuil Hall!
We're back in Newport, RI! We visit some wonderful sites in Newport, Rhode Island including the Touro Synagogue, the Museum of Newport History, and the Newport Vineyards Winery.
Today we head over to Cape Cod to catch the ferry to Martha's Vineyard, only to miss it! So we wait for another ferry and stop in an Irish pub for a pint. Once we finally make it to Martha's Vineyard, we have the most delicious chowder I've ever had at the Black Dog Tavern, we explore the island, and we shop at Vineyard Vines.
In this video we make it to Newport, RI where we drive around to see some of the mansions, we tour The Breakers, have lunch at Bannister's Wharf, and then drive around the island to take in some breathtaking views!
We visit the Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA! After Jess and I enjoy a little wine in the bathroom while Gigi sleeps, we explore this beautiful hotel, then have dinner in our room. The next day we enjoy some breakfast, then visit The Hershey Story, a museum dedicated to Milton Hershey.
I present for your viewing pleasure, part one of the Braun Family East Coast Road Trip vlogs! In this video, we stop at a mountain resort in Pennsylvania from my childhood - Seven Springs Resort!
After spending a week traveling along the west side of Ireland, we make our way to Dublin! Dublin is full of amazing sights! We visit Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, the Temple Bar nightlife district, and more!
In this Ireland Vlog, we kiss the Blarney Stone at the Blarney Castle and receive the "Gift of Gab" before heading to Dublin!
In this Ireland Travel Vlog, we wake up in Doolin, the explore the beautiful Doolin Cave, home of the world's second largest stalactite. We then hike the Burren Way along the amazing & beautiful natural wonder, the Cliffs of Moher. The next day we make our way to the quaint town of Doolin, where we spend the night.
In this Ireland Travel Vlog, we leave the charm of Clifden and head for Galway City, via the Wild Atlantic Way. After a fun day in Galway City, we head to Burren National Park for some hiking, and then make our way to Doolin, to enjoy it's lively music scene!
In this first Ireland Vlog, we arrive in Dublin after a long day of travel, and drive across the country to the Connemara Region and the small town of Clifden! Stay tuned for more great Ireland travel videos!
We visit Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Bath, the London Eye, & celebrate New Year's Eve! Follow along as we make our way through beautiful London town!
We return to Buckingham Palace to yet again miss the changing of the guard, see Her Majesty's Royal Palace & Fortress (The Tower of London), and Jessica and I make our way to King's Cross Station of Harry Potter fame to see if we can find platform 9 3/4! Follow along as we make our way through beautiful London town!
From Trafalgar Square to the Millenium Bridge, from Shakespeare's Globe Theatre to the British Museum, we enjoy lots of London's most iconic sites! Follow along as we make our way through beautiful London town!
We visit Harrods Department Store and celebrate Christmas in our flat in this vlog! Follow along as we make our way through beautiful London town!
This vlog includes Buckingham Palace & Westminster Abbey! Follow along as we make our way through beautiful London town!
This vlog includes our day of travel to London, a small bit of Hyde Park, & Winter Wonderland! Follow along as we make our way through beautiful London town!