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November 19, 2020
Cape Town, also known as “the Mother City” of South Africa, finds itself on several “places to visit” lists for 2014. And for good reason. It’s an exciting city, with lots of adventures and amusements. You’ll never run out of adventurous activities in Cape Town! Hike to the Top of Lion’s Head Lion’s Head is […]
November 11, 2020
Poland. It was one of the few countries in Central Europe that I had not visited. Previously, when I thought of the best places to visit in Poland, all I could conjure were gloomy images of tragedy, poverty, and food lines. But I was wrong, so wrong. What I found was a country that boasts […]
November 5, 2020
Island Hopping Croatia Updated 2020 Sometimes your journeys transform in unexpected ways. That’s how my cruise on the Dalmatian Islands turned out. What began as a solo trip visiting Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice National Park, and Bosnia, ended with a sensational island-hopping adventure, gathering up other women from other countries, and forming what became a girls’ […]
October 24, 2020
When you ask Baby Boomers for their travel Bucket List, a trip to Australia is always near the top. There’s just something about the land down under that sparks wanderlust in us, and Cairns attractions are among the top of the list! Australia is not just a country, it’s an entire continent, so choosing a […]
October 23, 2020
Odessa in Ukraine is a port city on the Black Sea, founded in 1794 (relatively young compared to Kiev or Lviv) by the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. Its reputation as the summer capital and the number of things to do in Odessa Ukraine draws in visitors who are eager to stroll around the city’s […]
September 8, 2020
The Outer Banks (also called OBX) of North Carolina is home to one of the most pristine swaths of coastline in the United States. Comprised of four barrier islands, each with its own unique beaches, dunes, piers, seclusion or amenities, and vibes, determining which one contains the best beach in the Outer Banks is no […]
September 8, 2020
If you are looking for a European destination that is scenic and affordable, quirky but friendly, has beaches, mountains, vineyards, and great food….then you will love it here. There are so many things to do in Macedonia! One of the Balkan Peninsula’s landlocked countries in Southeastern Europe, the Republic of Macedonia was once part of […]
September 7, 2020
I sat on the edge of the boat, clinging to dear life as the waves tossed the “stationary” vessel about. Finally, I heard Csaba yell, “GO!” and I did as I’d been instructed. I pushed off the side of the boat into the deep water below, just as the huge dorsal fin came near. Scuba […]
September 2, 2020
Curaçao, a Dutch Caribbean island, is best known for the iconic Dutch architecture of its UNESCO World Heritage downtown. But from the Chichi dolls, ostrich farm, some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean, and the beautiful turquoise, palm-lined Curacao beaches, there are so many reasons to visit Curacao! The absolute best way to see […]
August 31, 2020
Egypt, in the northeast corner of Africa, is one of the most fascinating places to visit in the world. Anchored by its world-famous archaeological attractions such as the pyramids at Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings, there are also many other places to travel in Egypt, legendary landmarks, museums, beaches, and […]