Category: Destinations
Giving Back to the Planet With Wilderness Volunteers
Did you know that last year nearly 327 MILLION people from all corners of the globe visited America’s National Parks? I believe that’s because the United States (via the National Parks System) has set aside some of the most spectacular natural and historical locations on the planet and they’re right in your backyard. With recent budget […]
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 […]
Enchanting Restaurants with Outdoor Seating & Places to Stay in Podstrana, Croatia
If you’re like me, you’re constantly on the lookout for amazing alfresco dining spots wherever you go. After living in Arizona and Southern California for so many years, I’ll admit I’m a little spoiled. Now, any time the weather’s right, I’m on the prowl for restaurants with outdoor seating, no matter where I am. My […]
Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Renwick Gallery in DC
In my recent post, I shared “11 Reasons to Visit Washington DC Museums“. I included much more than just museums, and since I was covering so much ground, I didn’t even mention specific Smithsonian Museum locations. If you follow me on Instagram though, you’ve probably seen me mention one of my absolute favorites, the Renwick […]
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 […]
How to Cook a Turkey Upside Down – Amazing Every Time!
Do you want to learn how to cook a turkey that is moist and delicious every time? You’ll get rave reviews from your family and guests on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or whenever. This is one of my most popular posts and when you try the recipe you’ll see why. The secret to the best turkey […]
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. […]
My Heart Aches for Fall Leaves
Seasons…those subtle changes in weather, light, and life that signal the turning of the page to a new adventure. Fall leaves, winter snowflakes, spring blossoms and summer fireflies, each shout of the arrival of transitions, the never-ending cycle of growth and new life. Growing up along the lake in northern Ohio brought crisp changes in […]
Learn From Locals on an India Travel Retreat
I’m excited to introduce this guest post from Karthika Gupta. She grew up in India and nows lives in the U.S. She’s sharing about a recent creative and cultural trip with a small group of ladies to India with tips on how you can do it too. Let’s face it there is a little wanderlust […]
Baking in Cambodia – Adventures in Volunteer Work
This week I’m introducing my fellow travel blogger, Jay Artale. I asked her to give you a sense of what it was like when she and her husband did volunteer work for 10 weeks in Cambodia. Come along for the ride! When we moved from Los Angeles to Turkey, we hadn’t anticipated how cold the winters were, so each […]
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 […]
Where to Find the Best Burger in Ohio
I’m not sure I’d limit this accolade to the best burger in Ohio. It’s the best burger that I’ve had in years – anywhere! If you know me, you’ll know that I’m not one to declare much of anything “The Absolute Best”. I’m not a person of extremes. Generally in my rating book, something can […]
When to Go and Things to Do at Gettysburg Battlefield
Many historians agree that the hallowed ground of the Gettysburg Battlefield is where our nation was saved during the Civil War. If you have any interest in history…actually if you have any interest in America, the historical Battle of Gettysburg is an important event to understand. So, the next time you’re near Pennsylvania, make plans […]
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 […]
Thoroughly Virginia – Fredericksburg Historic Garden Tour
What do Stonewall Jackson, farming, fox hunting, flowers and fund-raising all have in common? They all have deep roots in Virginia culture and were all highlighted on the 2019 Fredericksburg Historic Garden Tour, hosted by the Rappahannock Valley Garden Club. Spread across the countryside along the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary War Route, outside of Fredericksburg, the club […]
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 […]
Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates Centennial Throughout 2019
Did you know that Grand Canyon National Park is celebrating its Centennial this year? The park continues to look amazing even on its 100th Birthday. There are so many awesome events in 2019 that you’ll have a hard time deciding when to go. Check out our downloadable list of events (so far) to find your […]
Google Earth Celebrates Black History Month
Do you ever read that small print below the search field on your Google search page? I don’t always pay attention to it, but today it caught my eye. It invited me (and you) to, “Take a journey through Black History with Google Earth“ Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in the […]
How You Can Participate in Historic Garden Week
Part 4 of 4 in our series “Behind-the-Scenes at Virginia’s Historic Garden Week (HGW)”! Today we’ll discover the people behind this state-wide event and how you may be able to participate in a variety of ways. But first, if you missed the previous posts, you can find them here. Part 1 – All You Need to […]
