Over the years psychologists, anthropologists and other very fancy people have weighed in to answer the question: why do people travel? They’ve sited studies and research from their very fancy places of work and even fancier scientifically sound universities who spout out data about serotonin levels and charts about which countries give the best vacation…
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Plus Size and Ready To Travel
Traveling as a plus sized woman for more than 20 years has taught me a few life lessons. Truth? While I should feel comfortable no matter where I travel, the truth is that I don’t. Then again, should is a dangerous word. My years of travel have provided me with a few practicalities that make…
The Best Souvenir I Ever Got
The best souvenir I ever got was one I didn’t want. It was too expensive. It was a complete luxury item. Most of all, it added to my already overwhelming schedule! I mean, let’s face it, usually we bring home a few little trinkets so that we can smile fondly and remember a really great…
Athens 101
In ancient times, the goddess Athena looked after Athens as the patroness of the city. The small but mighty city crowned with the Acropolis has been the longest continuously inhabited capitol in Europe. It has seen its glory ebb and flow over not just centuries but millennia. So, what is it about this vacation magnet…
5 Key Travel Words For Mothers and Daughters
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing two travelers who adventure with their mothers- my best friend’s daughter, Kacie, and my own sweet girl, Rosie. We were chatting about what it was like to travel with each other. Our girls impressed me with their thoughtful insights and I walked away from the experience for the…
Scotland 101: 5 Moments Not To Miss
Ahh, Scotland! Land of the thick brogue, whiskey, and the most infuriating sport ever to be invented: golf. (If you don’t believe me, take Robin Williams’ word for it! language warning) Scotland is high on the list for most travelers and I don’t blame them. There is SO much to do! From industrial Glasgow with…
Istanbul 101: 24 Hours
Travel presents itself to us in so many ways. From domestic to international, from road trip to cruise, travel never seems to run out of options. One of those quirky travel moments shows up in the extended layover-and Istanbul is a huge layover airport. Think about it. A layover is the perfect way to test…
Botswana 101: The Classic Safari
In this second part of my great African adventure, My mom finally meets up with me and we travel to Botswana to experience the amazing classic safari. I had only two hesitations about this entire trip. The first was I did not plan it myself. So, the normal feeling of “I know everything that’s going…
Zambia 101: The Teaching Adventure Of A Lifetime
Where do I even start? I’ve been thinking for years about how my teacher’s salary could get me to Africa. I mean, let’s face it, a trip to experience Sub-Saharan Africa was going to be hard won. I would have to figure out how to get there, experience everything the area had to offer and…
Alaska 101: The Ultimate Family Playground!
Alaska is a paradise for those who like to join in and experience things first hand. Whether you choose to visit by cruise, RV rental, tour package, or in your own mini-van, Alaska has something for absolutely everyone!