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How to Spend Five Days in Edinburgh
Edinburgh. Is there anyone who doesn’t instantly recognize the name? It’s a city...
Road Trip! A Return to Nova Scotia
A return to Nova Scotia. We first visited Nova Scotia in late summer 2022. Prior...
The Covered Bridges of Frederick County
Covered Bridges. What is it about covered bridges that capture the imagination? ...
Washington, DC: Spend a Day in Georgetown
Updated: October 2024 Georgetown, a trendy neighborhood in Washington, DC, holds...
How to Spend a Day in Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. A trip to Gettysburg is a day filled with history, nat...
How to Visit Flight 93 National Memorial Park
Flight 93. I suspect for most people in the United States who are old enough to ...
Grateful – vs – Thankful
Grateful -vs- Thankful I originally wrote this little ditty nearly 10 years ago....
How Flamingo in Everglades National Park Won My Heart. ...
Flamingo in Everglades National Park was my home for more than three years. I re...
I Took A Stargazing Tour With This New Company In South...
Constellations. Planets. Betelgeuse. Oh my! Tour the Southwest Florida night sky...
Weeki Wachee Springs: My Ultimate Mermaid Camp Experience
Weeki Wachee Springs offers the Sirens of the Deep Mermaid Camps several times a...
My First Time Visiting Western New York’s Eternal Flame
The Eternal Flame in Western New York is a mesmerizing treasure. It was in my ch...
I’m in My Pretirement Era. I’ve Traveled Solo for About...
I’m in my 50s and retirement is at least a decade down the road. This lands me i...
Český Krumlov: Timeless Beauty in the Czech Republic
Last Updated on April 18, 2024 by Jackie Český Krumlov is like a town straight o...
Budapest, Hungary: The Jewel of the Danube
Last Updated on April 18, 2024 by Jackie Budapest blends ancient history with a ...
Prague, Czech Republic Travel Guide
Last Updated on August 31, 2024 by Jackie Beautiful Prague is everything I had h...
Regensburg: German Charm in Bavaria
Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Jackie As I wandered through the city’s cobble...
Vacations with Your Pet: Best Travel Destinations
Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Jackie Embarking on a trip with your furry sid...
Munich Germany Travel Guide: A Bavarian Treasure
Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Jackie Munich is home to the world’s largest b...
Dominica, Eastern Caribbean: Things to Do with 1 Day
Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Jackie Dominica is a nature lover’s dream! Wit...
Castles of Bavaria: 3 Not to Miss Near Munich
Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Jackie Taking a day trip from Munich to Bavari...
European Travel: Navigating the New 2025 ETIAS System
Last Updated on April 18, 2024 by Jackie Attention, travelers! Brace yourselves ...
Spring Break: The 7 Hottest Destinations for 2024
Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Jackie From the vibrant shores of Miami Beach ...
Sunfest: A Local’s Guide to Florida’s Biggest Party
Last Updated on May 19, 2024 by Jackie SunFest in West Palm Beach isn’t just a m...
St. Lucia: Discover the Heart of the Caribbean
Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Jackie St. Lucia truly captured my heart and l...
Dachau Concentration Camp Visitor’s Guide
Last Updated on April 19, 2024 by Jackie Visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp ...
Dream Vacation Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide
Last Updated on April 20, 2024 by Jackie Don’t Dream It… Plan It! With a little ...
Conservation: Florida’s Big Cat & Marine Life Sanctuaries
Last Updated on April 24, 2024 by Jackie In Florida, saving our animal friends i...
Tips for Planning the Perfect Girls Trip
Last Updated on October 4, 2024 by Jackie A girls’ trip is more than just a vaca...
Food and Wine Tour Across Italy’s Regions
Last Updated on May 13, 2024 by Jackie Italy, a country renowned for its rich hi...
Language: How to Master the Basics for Travel
Last Updated on June 28, 2024 by Jackie Whether you’re dreaming of ordering a cr...
Salzburg, Austria Travel Guide
Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by Jackie Every moment in Salzburg felt like a swee...
Dijon France: A Non-Touristy Must-Visit Gem
Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by Jackie Bonjour, fellow travelers! We have just r...
Luggage Storage While Traveling
Last Updated on July 31, 2024 by Jackie With the rise of innovative luggage stor...
Airline Travel Delays: Get Compensation for the Chaos
Last Updated on September 19, 2024 by Jackie Traveling is meant to be an exhilar...
Soaking Up the Sun in Nice France: Travel Guide
Last Updated on October 8, 2024 by Jackie Nice is a delightful blend of sun, sea...
Discover Unique Destinations to Add to Your Travel Buck...
Last Updated on October 29, 2024 by Jackie Traveling isn’t just about ticking of...
Innsbruck: Travel Guide to Austria’s Alpine Capital
Last Updated on November 12, 2024 by Jackie Innsbruck is a city that captures th...
Monaco: A Glamorous Getaway in the French Riviera
Last Updated on November 16, 2024 by Jackie From luxury and history to stunning ...
Portugal’s Porto – Picturesque Riverfronts, Port Wine &...
Portugal has certainly become one of Europe’s “hot” travel destinations. Its gra...
Ghana’s Historic Slave Forts – A Visit to Elmina’s St. ...
The bustling fishing village of Elmina lies along Ghana’s beautiful palm-lined c...
Croatia’s Dazzling Plitvice Lakes – A Must-See Natural ...
Imagine walking along crystalline blue-green waters, surrounded by majestic whit...
New Zealand’s Fascinating Rotorua – Māori Culture Meets...
Welcome to Rotorua – a must-see destination on New Zealand’s North Island. In a ...
Lisbon’s Enchanting Belém – 6 Glorious Sights from Port...
Belém, Lisbon’s southwestern-most district, is a treasure-trove of visitor delig...
Travel Visas: What You Really Need to Know to Avoid a T...
Planning an international trip? Congratulations! As part of your travel prep, ma...
Ghana’s Akwasidae Festival: Celebrating the Ashanti Kin...
The Akwasidae Festival is one of West Africa’s most fascinating cultural events....
Visit Zagreb – Croatia’s Vibrant Capital & Off the Beat...
Croatia is a popular travel destination with its beautiful Dalmatian coastline a...
My Peruvian Train Adventure – Stranded in the Andean Al...
Entering Cusco’s train station early that September morning, I was warmly greete...
Touring Edinburgh – Scotland’s Historic Capital Brims w...
Visiting Edinburgh for the first time, it didn’t take long to understand the rav...
A Glorious Day Exploring the Biltmore Estate in Ashevil...
I felt like I was being transported into the Gilded Age when I stepped onto the ...
How to Indulge and Get “Bougie” in the Paradise of Palm...
It was Memorial Day weekend 2024 and I was primed for a relaxing 4-day weekend g...
How to Have a Perfect Long Weekend filled with PRIDE in...
A few weeks ago, I celebrated PRIDE Month with my LGBTQ+ family and friends duri...
It’s So Nice to Take a Summer Vacay in Newport, Rhode I...
Earlier in the month, I shared my fun-filled weekend in Provincetown, Massachuse...
It’s So Nice to Take a Summer Vacay in Newport, Rhode I...
I’m back with more highlights from my summer vacay in Newport, Rhode Island. In ...
If You Love Egg Creams You’ll Want to Take a Tour of th...
When I was invited to visit the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum (yep there is such a thi...
Queen Elizabeth Cruise Ship Review
I recently experienced a week aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth cruise ship on a t...
Kimberley Dreaming: Boabs, Bulls & Bungle Bungles
A vast land virtually untouched and unchanged by man, is the Kimberley region of...
Finding My Inner Goddess in Bali
My life has been pretty crazy lately so on the spur of the moment I decided to b...
How to Transition to Grey Hair
In 2023 I made a decision to let my hair go grey. I was tired of having my regro...
Into The Territory
After being wowed by the ‘Wild West’ of Australia on our caravan trip, we crosse...
Midlife Marriage Breakdown
There is a lot to be said about finding your life partner and sticking by one an...
Planning a Trip To Explore the Australian Outback
Home to some of the world’s most mesmerizing natural wonders, the Australian Out...
Affordable Travel Tips: How to Save on Data While Trave...
Exploring the world on a budget doesn’t mean cutting yourself off from the digit...
Rail Tripping Around France Solo
They say that it’s almost guaranteed that you will fall in love when you’re in P...
Which Holiday Package is Right for You?
Planning a vacation is always exciting, but it can quickly become quite complica...
35 Ancient Ruins to See in Your Lifetime
Few things excite me more in my travels than the opportunity to explore ancient ...
3 Days in Mexico City – 14 Things to Do. #6 is a Hoot!
“Mexico City? Why would you want to go there? It’s dirty and dangerous.” I hear ...
10 Reasons Why Traveling is a Waste of Time
I’ve been traveling the world for most of my adult life. People tell me I’m livi...
Famous Things in Mexico: 51 Things You Must Do At Least...
Mexico was one of my first international trips, made during my early 20s. I love...
Pueblos Magicos: 15 Magical Towns in Mexico You Can’t M...
Mexico-bound travelers looking for charming, off-the-beaten-track destinations, ...
Best Things to Do in San Miguel de Allende Mexico, El C...
Nowhere in Mexico will you find more beautiful architecture and romantic vibe th...
El Centro Guanajuato: One Day in Mexico’s Technicolor City
Consistently named one of the ten most colorful cities in the world, UNESCO-list...
10 Most Beautiful Cities in Mexico
It may be one of the most beautiful beach destinations in the world, but there i...
28 Amazing Wild Animal Encounters That Blew Me Away (+S...
The search for wild animal encounters has enticed travelers for decades. For me,...
Attractions & Beaches of Hoi An – Vietnam’s Prettiest City
This immensely picturesque and historic city on Vietnam’s central coast is known...
10 BEST White Sand Beaches in Europe
Culling down the list of the best white sand beaches in Europe to just ten was h...
Fethiye Beach & Attractions That Will Blow Your Mind!
Fethiye is a laid-back port city on Turkey’s southwestern Turquoise Coast. It’s ...
Sailing to Korcula from Dubrovnik – 10 Things to See in...
Korčula Island (pronounced kor-chu-la), also known as the Emerald Isle, is one o...
Pena de Bernal: 5 Best Things to Do in Bernal Mexico
Our quest to visit Mexico’s pueblos magicos brought us to postcard-perfect San S...
Best Hikes Worldwide – My 18 Favorite Epic Hikes
Carpe diem, I say! “Seize the day” or maybe “enjoy yourself while you have the c...
Grutas de Tolantongo: Thermal Pools, Caves & Waterfalls
Grutas de Tolantongo, from the Nahuatl Aztec language, meaning “where it feels w...
20 Things You Must See in Old San Juan!
The sun-kissed Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory with a meldin...
10 Best of the Mediterranean Islands
Bordered by numerous countries from Asia, Africa, and Europe, the Mediterranean ...
15 Surreal Landscapes You Won’t Believe Exist!
Our Earth is an amazing canvas, almost beyond description. And Instagram has tan...
Ethnic Dress Up – Channeling My Inner 5-Year-Old
One of the things I love most about traveling is studying culture, particularly ...
Tour of Scotland: Beyond the Tartan
Just utter the word “Scotland” and you’ll conjure up images of lush highlands an...
Is Antalya Worth Visiting?
Turkey’s resort city of Antalya is one of the most popular holiday destinations ...
15 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Edinburgh for Couples
Edinburgh is renowned for its fascinating history, rich culture, lively festival...
Ferry to Isle of Skye: Day Trip to Skye Itinerary
The Isle of Skye is, in a word, magical. From misty mountainous landscapes and m...
Scottish Cuisine: 16 Things You Must Try!
One of my favorite things about my Scottish Folk Tours trip was the opportunity ...
13 Best Things to Do in Inverness
Inverness, situated on Scotland’s northwest coast, is the largest city and the c...
5 BEST Things to Do – Stirling Day Trip Itinerary
Conveniently located somewhat between Glasgow and Edinburgh and called the Gatew...
21 Must-See Scotland Tourist Attractions
With a lush landscape that is nothing short of spectacular, ancient fortresses s...
25 Best Islands to Visit in Your Lifetime!
Few places conjure up a relaxing vacation as much as lazing and/or exploring a g...
15 Best Places to Visit in New Hampshire
I lived in New Hampshire for 25 years and had many opportunities to explore ever...
30th Birthday Trip Ideas: 15 Unforgettable Destinations
Looking for 30th birthday trip ideas? You are in the right place. Some of our f...
40th Birthday Vacation Ideas: 15 Unforgettable Destinat...
Looking for 40th birthday vacation ideas? I think turning 40 is a significant mi...
Alaska in Winter: What You Need To Know Before Your Trip
There are many advantages to visiting Alaska in the winter, including cheaper pr...
Christmas Vacation Ideas: 15 Unforgettable Destinations
Are you looking for the best Christmas vacation ideas around the world? If yes, ...
Cities To Visit In America: 15 Not To Miss
Looking for the best cities to visit in America? I’ve got you covered. When it c...
Europe In Winter: 15 Unforgettable Destinations For You...
Are you thinking of going to Europe in winter? You are in the right place. Wint...