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March 23, 2020
Ah, Mexico. When you hear the name, you probably think “fun,” right? And you’d be right. It’s an amazing, large, and vibrant country with a lot of diverse activities. If you’re planning a trip, lucky you! Wondering what to pack for Mexico getaways? We’ve got you covered! My second international trip, when I was in […]
March 11, 2020
COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, has had a big impact on the travel industry – particularly for Baby Boomers whose age puts them at higher risk. Travel coronavirus impact of the pneumonia-like virus has the travel industry bracing for up to a full year of economic interruption. According to reputable surveys at the beginning of […]
January 4, 2019
The 7th-floor terrace of House of Legends restaurant was small and cramped, just two tables taking up any excess space. I squeezed past the diners, made my way over to the railing, and whipped out my smartphone to snap a photo of the stunning sunset over Lviv, one of Eastern Europe’s most beautiful cities. Recalling […]
December 10, 2017
I know, every blogger and their uncle has a gift guide, and not surprisingly, they all have basically the same mundane gift suggestions. Most of them you (1) already have, (2) are boring, or (3) don’t want. They are about as far from quirky female travel gifts as you can get. I submit that this […]
April 7, 2015
Here are the 50 best travel quotes of all time (in my humble opinion). Some of them may seem to be more inspirational than travel, but in my world, the two are intertwined. 1. “Never did the world make a queen of a girl who hides in houses and dreams without traveling.” ~ Roman Payne […]
March 8, 2015
For those of us who love to travel, it’s difficult to comprehend why somewhere between 30 and 50 percent of Americans do not use all their vacation days. Studies show that people who take vacations enjoy a multitude of benefits to their well-being. Physical Benefits Taking time away from work is not just fun, but […]
January 18, 2015
Full disclosure, I’m not a big fan of Valentine’s Day. It’s just too forced and commercial for my liking. But for many, the dilemma of a Valentine’s Day gift can be stressful. Dinner? Too impersonal. Diamonds? Too committal. Roses? Meh. But what about… DESTINATION? Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about! Why not create a perfect Valentine’s […]
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 my kids were growing up, there is nothing I enjoyed more than our fun family vacations — a time when we could leave our laptops behind (or in the hotel room) and disconnect from our cell phones (or mute them). The key lies in being resourceful and creative and to be keenly aware of what excites […]