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April 12, 2018
I moved from New England to South Carolina a few years ago to escape the snow. Like many other parts of the country, it was an unseasonably cold winter, even in the South. So when we got that half-inch of snow in February, I jumped in my car and headed even further south, for a […]
March 10, 2014
“You have to stop at Wall Drug,” said Kathy, my buffalo safari guide at Custer State Park. I’d just told her that my road trip in South Dakota was taking me to the Badlands the next day. “And make sure you get one of their homemade donuts – they’re legendary.” Decision made. I’ll travel just about […]
February 23, 2014
Bend Oregon activities have given it the nickname of the “outdoor playground of the West,” is the perfect destination for women traveling solo. With outdoor pursuits like dogsledding and snowshoeing, to touring microbreweries, and boutique hotels with staff that cannot do enough for you, the friendliness of the residents is second to none. When, Where, […]
January 28, 2014
As someone who frequently travels alone, I’d never considered taking a cruise. For one thing, I’m prone to motion sickness and the thought of being out in the middle of the ocean with no escape for stabilization was not appealing. In addition, spending just one day at an exotic location didn’t seem like it would […]
November 5, 2013
TSA rules! Tell me…. do I look dangerous to you? Apparently, the TSA still thinks so. Rapid City Regional Airport. Just another nondescript launching pad in the life of a travel writer. Or so I thought. But it turned out to be a no-good, very bad, terrible day. As I’m going through security in the […]
September 5, 2013
Underwire Alert! When traveling, always make sure your breasts are not lethal weapons. Breasts? Lethal weapons? Apparently, the TSA thinks so. TSA underwire bra scans wreak havoc on their scans. It was 3:30 a.m. and I was on my way to a business trip from New Hampshire to Oregon. I’m not a morning person so […]
September 2, 2013
When I’m away on business in an interesting destination that’s not directly related to my travel writing, I try to add on a day or two to see the sights and take a breath. This type of travel is commonly referred to as “bleasure” — combining business and pleasure. This has proved to be one […]