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Palma de Mallorca’s Hippest Areas (and Hottest Hotels)
The five main neighborhoods to stay in the capital of Palma de Mallorca are the ...
A Quiet Season Mediterranean Cruise? 7 Reasons to Go!
What’s it like to cruise the Mediterranean in the quiet season? Initially, we ha...
17 Colorful Things to Do in Old San Juan (Plus Day Trips)
Wandering Old San Juan's colorful cobblestone streets is a joy! The walled old c...
10 Vietnam Travel Tips No One Tells You
Looking for helpful Vietnam travel tips? From visas to luxury stays, food and hi...
Just A Change of 'Sea-nery'
You might say it was just a change of 'sea-nery'. In reality, it was so much mor...
That Pink Palace of the Pacific
Nowadays high-rise hotels surround the elegant old 'pink palace' as if sentinels...
In Greece: The Waiting Game
We are waiting. Again. Our cat Nermal perfects the art of waitingOn the day tha...
7 of the Best Travel Gifts for Mom 2025!
Seniors with Latitude. 7 of the Best Travel Gifts for Mom 2025! Here are some of...
Gotta Love Hawaii Souvenirs for Your Special Someone 2025
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Fitness while traveling!
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How To Create Safe Travels
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your First Scotland Adve...
Seniors with Latitude. The Ultimate Guide to Planning Your First Scotland Advent...
Anti-pickpocket travel gear – 2025
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El Camino de Santiago’s Most Stunning Route: Portugal a...
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2024 – That’s a Wrap!
2024. In many ways, the days of 2024 passed in the blink of an eye. But, the yea...
How I Applied for My Cartão de Cidadão de Portugal
Cartão de cidadão. Or, citizen card of Portugal. This is a little story about ho...
How to Visit Natural Bridge State Park, Virginia
Natural Bridge State Park. After several arctic cold months, spring finally star...
The Villages, Florida: America’s Friendliest Town
Last Updated on February 4, 2025 by Jackie The Villages, Florida, is more than j...
Cape Cod Travel Guide: Best Time to Visit & Expert Tips
Last Updated on March 10, 2025 by Jackie Cape Cod, Massachusetts is made up of 1...
Scotland’s Isle of Skye – Dunvegan & Eilean Donan Castl...
The Isle of Skye boasts some of Scotland’s most rugged & spectacular scenery. Co...
Why Travellers to Turkey Should Use a VPN
Turkey is a beautiful country known for its rich culture and history. It attract...
A Travel Guide to Italy
Aaah Italy! What is there not to love about this boot-shaped European country su...
Why Solo Women’s Travel is Becoming Popular
Since becoming single I have learnt a lot about solo women’s travel. The biggest...
Bangkok to Ayutthaya: 5 Amazing Temple Ruins in Ayutthaya
It takes just an hour to get from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, an extensive archaeologi...
Outfits in Japan: What to Wear in Japan in Winter
Winter in Japan can be a magical time, with snow-dusted landscapes, festive ligh...
Romantic Getaways In The Poconos Couples Will Love
If you are looking for romantic getaways in the Poconos I’ve got you. I grew up ...
What To Wear in Bali: Cute Bali Outfit Ideas For Any Ti...
Are you planning a trip to Bali soon? Wondering what to wear in Bali Indonesia? ...
Caribbean Cruise Packing List
So you’ve booked your Caribbean cruise and are now wondering what to pack. It ca...
What To Wear In NYC in Summer: Outfit Ideas & Packing L...
Figuring out what to wear in NYC in summer can feel like solving a fashion puzzl...
Mediterranean Cruise Packing List: Perfect For Any Time...
If you are looking for the best Mediterranean Cruise Packing list, then you have...
What To Wear In London In The Fall: London Outfits + Pa...
If you’re wondering how to dress for London in the fall months, layering is key....
What To Wear In NYC In Winter: The Ultimate Guide
If you are wondering what to wear In NYC in winter I have you covered. Winter in...
What to Wear in Philadelphia: Cute Philadelphia Outfit ...
Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is known for its rich history, vibrant...
What To Wear In New York City In The Fall: Month-By-Mon...
Wondering what to wear in NYC in the fall? I’ve got you covered. As a seasoned t...
Salamanca Suite Studios Review: A Luxurious Stay in the...
Nestled in the heart of Salamanca, just a short stroll from the city’s iconic Pl...
Sercotel Hotel Europa Review: Best Stay in San Sebastiá...
Finding the perfect place to stay in San Sebastián can make all the difference i...
Our Dream Stay: 4 Incredible Nights at Adaaran Hudhuran...
Are you dreaming of a luxury escape in the Maldives? Our stay at Adaaran Hudhura...
How to Plan the Perfect Seville City Break In 2025
Are you planning holidays to Seville and wondering what to do there? Our article...
Review: Centro Casa Del Pop Apartment in Seville, Spain
Centro Casa Del Pop is the perfect choice if you’re looking for a stay in Sevill...
Ele Enara Boutique Hotel Valladolid Spain Review: A Sty...
Looking for a charming and centrally located stay in Valladolid, Spain? Ele Enar...
Visit Washington State National Parks
When you visit Washington State’s National Parks, you’ll find everything from b...
California Wine Tasting: Discovering Sonoma County AVAs
19 Sonoma County AVAs showcase the regions's diverse terroir and winemaking tra...
The Art of Travel Journaling: How to Start Capturing Me...
Explore how travel journaling can create additional memories, why it doesn't ha...
Shopping in Portugal: Souvenirs Worth Taking Home
Portugal's appeal is undeniable and it is, unsurprisingly, consistently rated a...
These 13 Hotels Evoke That Old Hollywood Glamour
If you're a fan of Hollywood's Golden Age, or maybe just a movie buff more gene...
Paris Pantheon: Finding Where the Bodies Are Buried
The Paris Pantheon is an architectural masterpiece offering up rich history, st...
Discovery Fun at These 7 Museums in Victoria, British C...
The museums in Victoria, B.C., serve as guardians of this diverse heritage, off...
King Cake: Louisiana Mardi Gras Tradition
The King Cake, a beloved staple of Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana, has a ...
Canada’s Most Scenic Highways and the Stories They Tell
Canada feels massive when you hit the road. Mountains rise up out of nowhere, l...
Your Guide to Airports in Washington State
For anyone looking to visit Washington State, knowing which airports are availa...
Winter driving in Fairbanks, Alaska
Winter in Alaska is magical. Think Aurora Borealis, walking with reindeer, ice s...
Flight tickets bought!
Ruth went over to the bathroom here at the campground, and came back to tell me ...
There's always some kind of fiesta going on!
It's been over a month since we got Igor's fiberglas roof cap painted and during...
It was a clear blue sky day!
We tried to get out fairly early yesterday for a hike. It gets pretty hot by aft...
February Expenses... pretty good, except...
We actually had a pretty good month when it comes to our expense report. The onl...
More flight tickets bought!
I love buying flight tickets! Planning the trip is half the fun!As you already k...
Carnaval in Etzatlan
So it's Carnaval weekend here in Etzatlan and there is a lot going on in town. W...
Now *that* was a parade!
When we had gone downtown on Thursday evening, we had been promised a "parade" t...
Moving on to the Primavera Biosphere Reserve
We tried to get going by 9:00am yesterday morning, but it was almost 10:00am by ...
Soak in a hot water river!
This is such a quiet spot during the week, but I'm sure it gets quite busy on th...
Knock, knock, knock... by the police this time
It was another beautiful quiet night in the Primavera Forest just west of Guadal...
What a disappointment.
Sorry this is late! We wanted to get a decently early start, and I had some comp...
Arrived in San Miguel de Allende
It was about a two and a half hour drive from Lagos de Moreno to San Miguel de A...
Wandering around San Miguel de Allende
As expected, we had a peaceful nights sleep up at the botanical garden. After br...
Arrived in Mexico City!
Our bus was scheduled to depart San Miguel de Allende at 9:55am, and rather than...
So much to see in Mexico City
A company had sent me full access to walking a tour app for free, so we decided ...
Return to Coyoacan for a big sandwich!
When we were in Mexico City the very first time in 2012, our friend Adrian had t...
Igor is getting some new solar panels!
Our bus was scheduled to depart the big and busy Mexico City Norte Bus Terminal ...
Well that was a fun day!
We were heading into downtown San Miguel de Allende to meet up with Gregg and Ja...
On to Guanajuato
It was only an hour and a half drive from San Miguel de Allende to Guanajuato, s...
New solar panels working, and possibly a little bonus!
The solar panels I had bought last August were defective. The company who suppli...
Into central Guanajuato for Chinese food lunch!
It gets pretty hot up on Igor's roof, and there is zero shade here. So I need to...
Almost time to retire
We've actually been semi-retired since 2007 when at age 45 we sold our house in ...
Views of Guanajuato
We set out mid morning to walk along the Panoramica... a road that circles throu...
Solar panel job complete, and Ruth gets a new phone
I got up on the roof around 9:00am to finish up the work on the solar panels. I ...
One last day in Guanajuato
We spent one last day with our friend Doug, wandering the streets of Guanajuato....
A Culinary Road Trip From Orlando to St. Augustine and ...
MORE TIME TO TRAVEL A culinary road trip from Orlando to St. Augustine and Ameli...
The Siam Bangkok: An Oasis of Serenity in Thailand’s Ca...
MORE TIME TO TRAVEL Contributor Ali Webb’s story about her stay at The Siam Bang...
2025 Best Travel Accessories for Women – To Give and Re...
MORE TIME TO TRAVEL Here is my curated list of recommendations for the best trav...
Italian Gifts for Friends Obsessed With Italy – 2025
MORE TIME TO TRAVEL Here is our curated list of Italian gifts and Italian-themed...
Experience The Sound of Music: Must-See Spots in Salzburg
MORE TIME TO TRAVEL Contributor Hilary Nangle visits Salzburg and captures the b...
My 40-Course Italian Feast: Savoring And Surviving La P...
MORE TIME TO TRAVEL We attended a 40-course La Panarda dinner in Philadelphia ce...
Discover Sweden’s Newest Must-Hike Trail in the Stockho...
MORE TIME TO TRAVEL The new Stockholm Archipelago Trail will allow hikers and ot...
One Fabulous Day In Narbonne, Southern France
I was house-sitting for two gorgeous cats in Beziers in the south of France and ...
Day Trip to Sète the Venice of the Languedoc
Sète nicknamed the “Venice of the Languedoc,” is a picturesque coastal town on F...
Day Trip To Montpellier By Train
I recently took a day trip by train to Montpellier, a beautiful city in the sout...
Planning On Visiting Madagascar?
Are you planning on visiting Madagascar? Here’s what you need to know! Located o...
The Avenue of the Baobabs: Madagascar’s Ancient Giants
One of the highlights of my trip to Madagascar was visiting the Avenue of the Ba...
Two Week Itinerary Exploring Puglia Without a Car
The beautiful region of Puglia, located at the heel of Italy’s boot, is famous f...
One Amazing Day in Carcassonne
Carcassonne, located in the Aude department of the Occitanie region in southern ...
Best Things to See and Do in Dragør, Denmark
Located along the Øresund Strait, just a short drive from Copenhagen, Dragør is ...
We Walked Around Rio Grande Brazil
So Much To See When We Walked Around Rio Grande Brazil We were glad we walked ar...
Use An eSIM To Stay Connected When Travelling
We Moved To An eSIM To Stay Connected When Travelling We travel plenty and use a...
Winter Visit To Phoenix For The Holiday Season
Great Fun On A Winter Visit To Phoenix For The Holiday Season We escaped to Ariz...
Why Retiring Abroad Could Be the Best Decision You’ve E...
Why Retiring Abroad Could Be the Best Decision You’ve Ever Made Life after 55 is...
The Science Behind the Magic: Why South of France Wines...
The Science Behind the Magic: Why South of France Wines Are Captivating the Worl...
Retiring Abroad? Who Does it Best? How Men, Women, and ...
Who Thrives When Retiring Abroad? How Men, Women, and Couples Adapt Differently ...
Why Traveling Abroad After 55 is a Must –Before It’s “T...
Why Traveling Abroad After 55 is a Must—Before It’s “Too Late” I first traveled ...
Visiting French Vineyards? Here’s Why Winter is a “Must...
Why You Should Experience a French Vineyard in Winter Winter may not be the firs...