In the U.S. we don’t have grand, centuries-old castles as they do in Europe. We don’t have ancient temples as they do in Asia. Our greatest treasure is our National Park System. April 20 – 26, 2013 is National Park Week, a time to become acquainted or reacquainted with America’s crown jewels. You can set […]
Say “national park” and most people think Yellowstone, Grand Canyon or Great Smoky Mountains.But let’s change that mindset and show some love to parks like Lake Clark, North Cascades and Dry Tortugas. If looking to get away from the crowds, head to one of these 11 national parks. According to visitation figures published by the […]
Chances are, you’ve heard of the hottest new social sharing channel called Pinterest. If you’re not familiar, it’s a virtual pin board where users are encouraged to (virtually) “organize and share things you love.” From a traveler’s perspective, I see it useful for establishing a bucket list of places to visit, sharing places I’ve been, […]
Summer, summer, summertime…is around the corner and if you haven’t already, it’s time to begin planning those summer vacations. Not sure about you, but I’ll be going the frugal route this year and Linda Descano, President and CEO of Women & Co, a personal finance site for women, has provided me with 10 budget-friendly summer […]
Whether traveling alone or with a buddy, I do love myself a good road trip. Like most everyone else, I’m minding my budget and trying to travel smarter when hitting the highway for a weekend jaunt or week-long getaway. Following are a few budget-friendly road trip tips.
Nope, I’m not talking about soggy food. “Mush” is a term associated with dog sledding, an activity that’s on my bucket list and an excuse to return to Alaska. During my August trip with friends Madge and Lyn, we stayed at EarthSong Lodge in Healy just outside Denali National Park.
I’ve grown up believing the American Dream is about marrying Mr. Right, raising 2.4 kids in a house with a white picket fence and a golden retriever running around the backyard. I’m 41-years-old yet don’t own a house, condo, trailer, or any other type of hovel to put down roots. I’m divorced and my children […]
Laughing is the best medicine and if you love to laugh, get your jolly on Jan. 24, at 1:24 p.m. local time for Global Belly Laugh Day.
Since Thanksgiving is tomorrow, thought I’d share, through images, some of the things I’m thankful for. I’ve experienced so many amazing things this year but what my happiness boils down to are a few simple things. Enjoy these snapshots from the year and tell me what you’re thankful for. I would really like to know.
I traveled to North Pole, Alaska, this summer and saw Santa Claus and reindeer when I could have just waited for December to roll around at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. If visions of sugar plums aren’t dancing in your head, be a good girl or boy and visit the zoo during the holiday celebration […]
