I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Traveling is not just about the destination, but also about the food the destination offers. As a traveling gourmand, a foodie, food is the epi-center of my travel.
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Traveling to Ireland, changed my whole perspective on travel. What I know, and what I have learned through any education seemed only to be at a half level of truths. Travel provides the best education through seeing and […]
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. I grew up with special grandparents and I have never left my roots. My grandparents both maternal and fraternal had at the minimum gardens. Both grandmothers cooked every meal from scratch. No junkie ingredients in their food, just […]
Families out buying minivans have many important decisions to make. There’s nothing easy about buying a new vehicle. It’s time to become more selective in what you need and want.
If Dublin, Ireland is your destination, then choose your hotel wisely. After spending a few weeks in Ireland and a great deal of time in Dublin City Center, I can tell you location matters. My preference for a hotel is generally right in the hub of the action, yet, slightly removed. The hotel I am […]
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Tours are tours, as far as I am concerned, but my whole philosophy changed when I visited Houma, Louisiana. Hands-down one of the best-ever one-on-one press trips in all my years of traveling.
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Who else has Finland on their ‘I gotta go List?’ You are not alone. That 8 hour and 45-minute trek from New York is more like a New York minute when in the air! I know that I […]
There is nothing authentic or traditional about those plastic-filled grating cheeses in your grocer’s aisle. Additionally, if you are purchasing freshly grated cheese at the deli, you still are not even close to being on track with the true taste of Parmesan grating cheeses.
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Michael and I had no intention of letting Jet Lag slow us down. When we arrived in Dublin, Michael was rested from sleeping on the plane. I had adrenaline from wanderlust kicking in so together we decided to […]
There’s never a better time of year to travel than Fall. Why? The leaves area jubilant and bright and Leaf Peepers can feast on their color! Often, weekend weather cooperates with road trips and families need a quick outing!
Sun. Water. Beautifully groomed beaches, with ankle to shoulder-deep water as far as the eye can see. Which St. Maarten beach location are you at? Actually, the beach in St. Maarten that many a cruise-ship goer enjoys alongside the patrons of the hotel is on the secluded peninsula of Divi Little Bay Beach Resort.
Summer days are coming to an end, and chances are you still are running around in those dirty flip-flops you have been burning the pavement with around town. When was the last time you looked down at those flip flops? My daughter and I created a pile of our flip flops after traveling and decided […]
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Heights✅ . Adventure✅ . Ziplining✅ . Family Fun✅ . St. Maarten is remarkably gorgeous. I am so excited to share where to find a high flying adventure and a 360° view of St. Maarten. Come as a family, […]
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Traveling as a large family is certainly no small feat. It seems as though anyone with a family over 4 runs into issues attempting to book rooms at typical hotels and resorts because 4+ is certainly more than […]
It’s time to pack up and Go West to a Dude Ranch. Are you an outdoors kind of person? Do you love horseback riding, whitewater rafting, trap shooting, and horse-drawn carriages? Perhaps you prefer a bit of seclusion, large front porches, pristine views, and gourmet eats?
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Travel is most exciting to me whenever I get to a destination and I can park my car and not go to it again until we are done touring the area. I love not having to utilize my […]
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Once upon a time, in Killarney, visited a travel writer and her husband. Afforded the opportunity of an incredible journey around Ireland, they found themselves in the midst of a fairytale setting. On a horse and carriage ride, […]
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Travel either goes well or it does not and simply put, there’s no In Between. In fact, travel is very black and white. Your travel experience, whether business, necessity, or pleasure sets the magical tone for the entire […]
Our Puerto Vallarta trip was as fun as they come, from the seaside to the adventure we wrapped a bit of everything into our trip. We climbed the Sierra Madres ( In San Sebastian del Oeste) to the elevation of 4683 Feet above sea level one day and the next we were climbing the Sierra […]
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Walking through my hometown, Chicago, is exhausting and it really works up my appetite. Earlier in the day, I had visited Stan’s Donuts and then I left there and began to shop and sightsee. I have not been […]
Good eats, fun adventures, wine sipping, and uncovering hidden gems is what great girlfriend getaways are made of. I found all of this in the Heartland. In fact, there are 28 girlfriend getaway experiences in the Heartland from Wichita to Kansas City (KCK), Kansas that I want to share with you.
A journey through the immaculate granite canyons of the Royal Gorge is just one part of my bucket list I can now check off. Dining while riding through the Royal Gorge is yet another. Why? I was a guest on this perfect train ride! Scenic, secluded travel on a 2-hour ride along the Arkansas River […]
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. As a globetrotting foodie, one thing that is hard to find is good Italian food. In Pittsburgh (where I live) we had a few really great Italian restaurants, old school, and traditional classic food, but they have closed. […]
I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. Traveling is something most of us have in common. However, what most don’t know is that there are loyalty programs that can truly save you a bundle. Beyond savings, there are perks that come with membership.