Cadillac Ranch: A Unique Dog-Friendly Detour on Route 66
A colorful detour to Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, with my dog was a spray-painted celebration of Route 66’s legacy. Two new books honoring the highway’s upcoming Centennial will have you getting your kicks on Route 66.
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Paws Up! Navigating High Altitudes with My Senior Dog
How I prepared my senior dog for a road trip from Florida to Colorado, from sea level to the mountains. His mobility is a concern and Ultimate Pet Nutrition’s Mobility Renew chews is a solution. I share seven things for navigating higher altitudes.
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Discovering the Magic of Winter Solo Travel in Fairbanks
After years of dreaming, I finally chased the aurora borealis in Fairbanks, Alaska—where dogsledding, reindeer walks, hot springs, and peaceful solitude made my winter solo adventure every bit as magical as I’d imagined.
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Savoring Sarasota with a New Perspective: Planning for Restaurant Week While on a GLP-1
Savor Sarasota returns for its 20th season, June 1 – 20, 2025. Although I’m taking a GLP-1 for type 2 diabetes, I’m planning my culinary adventure. More than 50 Sarasota area restaurants are offering delicious and creative prix-fixe menus. New this year is the Savor Sarasota Flavor Trail.
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Solo Travel Girl is 16!
Happy Sweet 16 to Solo Travel Girl! A reflection on how it all started.
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I’m in My Pretirement Era. I’ve Traveled Solo for About 30 Years. Here are Some of My Budget Travel Tips
I’m in my 50s and retirement is at least a decade down the road. This lands me in my pretirement era, the period of life between career and retirement. I love my career but know it’s important to prepare for retirement by saving and planning. I’ve traveled solo for about 30 years and here are some budget travel tips I’ve picked up along the way.
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My First Time Visiting Western New York’s Eternal Flame
The Eternal Flame in Western New York is a mesmerizing treasure. It was in my childhood backyard, yet it took more than 50 years to see it.
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Weeki Wachee Springs: My Ultimate Mermaid Camp Experience
Weeki Wachee Springs offers the Sirens of the Deep Mermaid Camps several times a year. I grabbed a spot, put on a tail, and learned mermaiding is hard work!
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I Took A Stargazing Tour With This New Company In Southwest Florida
Constellations. Planets. Betelgeuse. Oh my! Tour the Southwest Florida night sky with Starry Night Florida in Punta Gorda, Fla.
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How Flamingo in Everglades National Park Won My Heart. Again.
Flamingo in Everglades National Park was my home for more than three years. I recently returned to see the changes and I’m impressed.
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