Category: Trip Planning
Best Travel Advice – Use Packing Cubes
Ok, here we go! I think it’s about time to share some of my best travel advice. I use compression packing cubes to save space when packing. I’ve been traveling for decades to a myriad of destinations. I’ve traveled in cars, planes, trains, ships, subways, buses, and more, so hopefully I’ve learned a thing or […]
How to Avoid Getting Sick When You’re Traveling
It’s always a good idea to review these important healthy tips for travelers so you can avoid getting sick when you’re on the road. You’ll see headlines these days for COVID-19, the flu, RSV, and many other illnesses worldwide. Since few vaccinations are 100% effective, it’s a good idea to take all the precautions you […]
Where to Find Info About Historical Travel in the U.S.
I just stumbled on the ultimate source for interesting historical travel in the U.S.. I’m supposed to be doing something else right now, but I was so excited that I couldn’t wait to share it with you! I can’t believe I didn’t know about this before. Do you like Maritime History, American History, or Archaeology? […]
How to Travel to Bath England Without a Car
Are you wondering if you can take a trip to Bath England without a car? If so, you’re in the right place to get your questions answered. My husband and I had a wonderful visit to this magical UNESCO Heritage city in southwestern England recently. We found it very easy to get there and get […]
How to Avoid Road Trip Planning Disasters
[This post was updated July 2023] As we ease into summer are you considering the possibility of going on a road trip? With all that’s going on around the world, it might be the perfect time to hit the open road rather than hopping on a plane to a distant land. I’ve planned dozens, if […]
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 […]
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 […]
Helping Others by Packing For a Purpose
I’m always on the lookout for new ideas for ways of helping others and “Traveling with Purpose”. Sometimes I’m pleasantly surprised by where I find new material. Recently I was reading a copy of the Costco Connection member magazine and discovered an awesome non-profit organization. “Pack for a Purpose” focuses on helping others by matching […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
