Category: Travel Inspiration
14 Ways to Avoid Feeling Isolated if You’re Stuck at Home
Are you looking for ways to avoid feeling isolated when you’re stuck at home? We all may have seasons in our lives where we’re not able to get out as much as we’d like for one reason or another. In recent years (and even now) COVID-19 may have created some unexpected and frustrating scenarios that […]
25 Inspirational Quotes About Strong Women
Every human on earth has days when they doubt themselves and question their purpose or worth. You’re not alone. Strong women remind themselves that they are uniquely designed for a specific purpose in this world and they’re the only ones who can fulfill that purpose. They know that they can do anything they put their […]
Foodie Travel Tips- Travel Mania
As I’m in the midst of my own wanderlust adventure, I’ve been having fun exploring foodie travel and I can’t wait to share some of my fun discoveries soon. I recently learned about this new book called “Travel Mania – Stories of Wanderlust” by a lifelong traveler, Karen Gershowitz. I can’t wait to read the […]
15 Easy Ways to Do Good in A Difficult Year
2020 was a crazy year for so many and 2021 doesn’t look to be improving any time soon. It’s hard to look at the news without seeing stories of loved ones lost, jobs lost, financial trouble for businesses and families. I would imagine that you personally know people who are struggling either physically, emotionally, or […]
A Look Back at 2020: 250+ Phrases That Describe This Year
Early on in the year 2020 when the pandemic began silently taking its toll on the world, I started making a list of things that we lost either temporarily or permanently. Even though we all hoped and expected that things would get back to normal much more quickly, it was still clear by spring that […]
Ikea Hack Map Table DIY
The weather is starting to cool down and I was feeling creative, so I finally completed this Ikea Hack – Map Table DIY that I’ve been thinking about for months. It was either too hot, humid, or rainy to get the initial spray painting done outside during the summer. This map-covered tabletop is a great […]
Best Sources For Free Paper Maps for Travel & Crafts
Paper maps are slowly being replaced by maps online, but you can still find a good supply if you know where to look. Do you prefer to have something of quality that you can hold in your hands? You might be wondering where you can find these paper maps. I thought I’d share a few […]
My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip Songs and Artists
If you’ve never been on a solo cross-country road trip you may wonder how you can fill your time in the hours and hours of driving without getting too distracted from the road. The good news is that there are many options, including exploring fun road trip songs, podcasts, news, comedy, sports, audiobooks and so […]
My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip – Planning
Who is crazy/stupid/reckless/irresponsible enough to plan a cross-country road trip in the middle of a pandemic? Well, while I don’t consider myself to be any of those things, the answer is a bit complicated…so here goes. I live in Virginia and I have a family member that lives in Arizona. For a variety of reasons, […]
It’s Never Too Late to Do the Right Thing
The older I get and the more I learn, the more thankful I am that it’s never too late to do the right thing. Sometimes we fool ourselves into believing that we’re too old to change. That it’s ok to be set in our ways. That is absolutely never true. We only stop learning, growing, […]
5 Life Lesson Quotes You Can’t Live Without
Many times I find myself going through the motions of life, not really finding much momentum toward goals, interests, projects or even purpose…as if my setting is neutral. Not the good kind of neutral, that’s not biased in a negative way. The “neutral” like the one on the gearshift of your car. That gear that […]
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 […]
14 Fun Things to Do When You’re Bored
During the current health crisis, medical experts recommend social-distancing and quarantines to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. You may have much more free time on your hands as a result. Here are 14 fun and interesting ideas for things to do when you’re bored. Listen to Music Listening to music has a […]
Quote of the Day – I Can Do Something
Quote of the Day “I am only one, But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, But still, I can do something; And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.” Edward Everett Hale You can find more downloadable Quote Graphics here. To find other […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Travel is the Only Thing You Buy That Makes You Richer
Today I’m introducing an awesome company that I recently discovered. They connect people like you with a variety of opportunities to travel and work abroad for months at a time or longer and get paid for it. I’ve asked them to share some stories of folks who had a dream of living and working abroad, […]
15 Ideas for a Mini-Vacation or Staycation
Sometimes life can get in the way of vacation plans and the only option is a staycation. Not sure about you, but as soon as the holidays are over at the beginning of the year, I start thinking beyond spring to “vacation season”. Usually, by April my husband and I have already decided on our […]
Travel Quotes – Let’s Coddiwomple
I’m starting to work on a collection of inspirational and travel quotes that can be downloaded and shared online. Here’s one that I love, with a story to go with it. Wandering in Scotland When I think about coddiwompling, my trip to Scotland immediately comes to mind. In many of the towns we visited, we […]
