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A More Comfortable Flight?

June 26, 2025

People who know me are well aware of my feelings about flying. Despite having flown hundreds of times, it still scares me. Back in my road warrior days it was necessary – now I do it simply because I love traveling. The longer the flight, the worse I find it – stuffy, uncomfortable, […]

Redwood National and State Parks

June 23, 2025

The redwoods are absolutely astounding! They are the biggest trees in the world-growing up to 370 feet and 22 feet across the base! They certainly filled me with an awe of the natural world, in addition to establishing my relative insignificance- yes folks, they will dwarf you! When this national park was established in 1968, […]

When to visit the Galapagos Islands

June 21, 2025

Although it is possible to do a land-based tour, cruises tend to be the most popular way to see the islands. They offer a more structured itinerary with a better chance to visit more locations. Weather certainly needs to be taken into consideration since this is an outdoor destination. However, it is nearly always hot […]

Victoria, British Columbia

June 20, 2025

When you find yourself in Vancouver, take the ferry over to the south end of Vancouver Island and spend 3 or so days in Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. It has a very different vibe than Vancouver-relaxed, slow paced and quite British! We were there in the summer and really enjoyed our […]

Croatia

June 18, 2025

I have never been to Eastern Europe – and I plan on changing that! The thing about traveling in this part of Europe is that it is considerably less expensive. This even holds true with Croatia despite its well-deserved popularity. If you are yearning for another trip to Italy, you may enjoy a visit […]

Aruba!

June 16, 2025

Aruba, nicknamed the “one happy island” is the A in the ABC Islands. It is also a wonderful destination for couples or families. With a fantastic climate (80’s all year!) and 12 month availability (located OUTSIDE of the Caribbean Hurricane Zone) you can plan your vacation anytime! There are numerous direct flights from the US […]

Petrified Forest National Park

June 14, 2025

This unique park is perfect for those interested in science or history. Families with curious kids will also enjoy it here. While the landscape itself is interesting-a wind swept painted desert that can look a bit otherworldly, the park is more about education than it is about unusual topography or stunning vistas. Located in […]

What Makes a Place Magical?

June 13, 2025

Have you ever visited a place that seemed magical to you? What qualities made it seem that way? Was it mysterious, secluded, spiritual or even spooky? Was it unusual in certain ways that made it stand out to you? I have visited two magical places in my life- Savannah, Georgia and Costa Rica. Each is […]

Atlanta!

June 11, 2025

Atlanta is a great city, y’all! Despite the fact that I have been going there since I was a child (I have relatives there) I have never written about the city. I am going to correct that right now! There is so much history in Atlanta! It was burned to the ground during the […]

Pantelleria, Italy

June 10, 2025

If you’re in Italy and looking for somewhere a bit off the beaten path, you may want to consider Pantelleria, a volcanic island located between Sicily and Tunisia. Reach it via ferry or a short flight from Palermo or Trapani. This island has a look quite different from Italy- in fact it is reminiscent of […]

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