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Everything You Need to Know About the 4 C’s of Normandy France Cuisine
My husband and I planned a trip recently for a few days in Normandy, France primarily to visit World War II memorials and sites. Little did we know that we should have planned a much longer stay in the region, so we could work our way through all the unique and delightful French food and […]
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library – Abilene Kansas
Abilene Kansas was a fun surprise on my cross-country road trip. On Day 4 of my cross-country solo road trip, my goal was to drive 443 miles (712 KM) from Manhattan, Kansas to La Junta, Colorado where my next lodging was booked. I expected to drive around 7 hours and was going to gain an […]
Eyre Hall – Antiques, Gardens and a Letter from Lafayette
[Post updated in 2024] In my second installment about Virginia’s Historic Garden Week (HGW) Tours, I’m visiting Eyre Hall on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This centuries-old plantation has been one of the enchanting properties included on the Eastern Shore HGW Tour every year since 1941 and soon you’ll see why. This 1760 plantation home with its […]
Omis Croatia Beaches, Pirates, and Alfresco Dining
About 25 km (16 miles) south of the second-largest city in Croatia lies the medieval town of Omis. You’ll find the most spectacular Croatia beaches where the turquoise Cetina River flows into the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic Sea. The town’s narrow stone buildings with red-tiled roofs and cobblestone streets also hold centuries of […]
Best Places to Travel in October and Why its the Best Month
In October I enjoyed one of my best vacations ever. We traveled to France and Germany! In looking back over my many years of travel and adding this latest experience, it reinforces once again to me that OCTOBER is the best month to travel. Here’s are some of the best places to travel in October […]
20+ Awesome Gift Ideas for the Hopeless Romantic
Are you looking for the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day, Anniversary, Christmas, or another special occasion? If you’re planning a gift for a hopeless romantic, or are one yourself, here are some awesome ideas for your special someone. There’s a wide range of gift ideas here for every budget. Some of these sweet surprises you […]
10 Important Tips For Visiting Holocaust Museums, Memorials & Historical Sites
Holocaust museums, memorials, and historical sites may not be your idea of a jolly holiday, but there are times in our lives when a vacation is much more important than that. This is what it means to travel with purpose. How much do you really know about the Holocaust? Do you understand the complexities of […]
10 Unique Slow Travel Experiences Around the World
What is slow travel? Slow travel is the experience of immersing yourself in the local culture to learn something new at your chosen destination. It emphasizes connecting with the locals to learn about who they are and what makes them unique in the world. Sometimes our lives are simply too busy and slow travel encourages […]
Day 1 – Charleston WV on My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip
Hi there! If you haven’t read about why I went on this crazy road trip, you can find the beginning of the story here. The first day of the journey ended in Charleston, (WV) West Virginia and this post is about Day 1. While I was on the road I didn’t have much time to […]
5 Important Tips for Travelers at Any Stage
Have you dreamed of traveling the world, but were too intimidated or afraid to take the first step? Are you a beginner traveler that’s overwhelmed by the logistics involved in planning a trip? Here are 5 important tips for travelers whether you’re a beginner or a more seasoned wanderer. I recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime […]
Foodie Travel – 20 Events Celebrating Edible Mushrooms & Truffles
Are you a fan of fungi? Have you ever gone hunting for wild edible mushrooms or truffles? Do you love incorporating them in your favorite dishes or maybe you just like savoring them when someone else is doing the cooking? No matter what aspect of edible mushrooms and truffles you like best, there are celebrations […]
Where to Find Thousands of Awesome Lifelong Learning Travel Adventures
Are you bored with the same old vacation destinations and touristy sites? Have you ever thought about exploring more meaningful travel through lifelong learning? You can call it slow travel, enriching travel, traveling with purpose, or meaningful travel, but it all comes down to learning and growing in the process. “We travel not to escape […]
Downloadable Travel Quotes-Inspiration for the New Year
My husband pointed out that it’s technically not the end of the decade, but since we’re flipping the calendar from the teens to the 20’s I thought it would be interesting to look back over my last 10 years on earth. Also as my new year’s gift, I’m sharing a few free downloadable travel quotes […]
This Tour Reveals Secrets About Servant Life in the Gilded Age
Did you see my first post about “Newport Mansions – The Perfect Tours for Downton Abbey Fans“? There I shared a little about what life was like “upstairs’ for the wealthy families and their guests in Newport, Rhode Island during the Gilded Age. Today we’ll walk through The Elms Mansion in Newport “downstairs” in the […]
Newport Mansions – The Perfect Tours for Downton Abbey Fans
If you’re a fan of the British TV series and recent movie, Downton Abbey, written by Julian Fellowes, you won’t want to miss touring the Newport Mansions in Rhode Island. In fact, you’ll find some interesting ties between the Guilded Age Newport culture in America and the Crawley household. 2020 Tip: If you’d like to […]
Don’t Miss Out on This Hyde Park Airbnb
If you’re looking for a place to stay that goes over and above what you might normally expect from an Airbnb, the Harvest Guest House is waiting just for you. This Hyde Park Airbnb suite in upstate New York’s Hudson River Valley is the perfect hideaway to relax and rejuvenate from the busyness of life. […]
D-Day Tour – Remembering the Humanity of World War II
I hope we can all agree that war is abominable and not something to be glorified. However, on the anniversary of the D-Day battles in Normandy, France, I realize that sometimes war is inevitable. In order to make sense of the horrors, all I can do is focus on a few of the individuals of […]
Great Airbnb near Normandy Beaches
Recently we celebrated our anniversary in France and Germany. It was all that I hoped for and so much more. France hadn’t been at the top of my list of countries to visit, merely because of the reputation of not being so friendly to visitors, but my husband was interested in going on a tour […]
About Me
Hi, I’m Nancy Hann, an adventurer at heart in search of meaningful travel, a connector of people, a creative spirit, lifelong learner, travel blogger, and lover of all that is beautiful. I’ve been blogging about my travel and life adventures for over a decade now. I’m thrilled that this site is helping people feed their souls […]
