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The Politics of Family Vacations

May 21, 2013
The Politics of Family Vacations

From our ongoing multigenerational travel series with Grandparents.com:  Barbara Graham, a Grandparents.com columnist, explores the many issues that arise from multigenerational travel and “the whole crazy, complicated truth about being a grandmother in today’s world.” My husband, Hugh, seemed edgy at breakfast this morning about our summer plans. “What’s up?” I asked him. Personally, I’m thrilled [...]

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Bring along the QuikPod Explorer II on your next trip

May 16, 2013
Quik Pod Explorer II

Has this happened to you? At the turn-around point in the hike a mountain looms behind you decorated with snowy peaks and gushing waterfalls. You’d like to take a photo with you in the scene to prove to friends that “yes, I did hike that challenging trail in Glacier National Park.” Looking around, you realize [...]

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Traveling with Scottevest

May 15, 2013
Win a Scottevest Ladies Travel Vest

When traveling, I’m a hands free kind of gal. In other words, I don’t like brining a purse or backpack whether I’m walking the streets of Lucca or exploring on a California road trip. Wearing a Scottevest Travel Vest for Women gives me the freedom to put my gear in the pockets and explore hands [...]

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One Healthy Change a Month: Walking outside 30 minutes a day

May 11, 2013
Walking outside 30 minutes a day

Walking outside on a daily basis is something that we all can do no matter our level of fitness. The practice offers numerous health benefits plus it’s good for your mental attitude as well. That’s why our One Healthy Change a Month for May is: walking outside for 30 minutes a day. And the beauty [...]

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Saturday’s scene: hanging out in Monterosso

May 11, 2013
Neptune statue in Cinque de Terre

On the Cinque Terre coast of Italy, this statue of Neptune in Monterosso hangs from a cliff face at the end of Fegina Beach. The giant version of the Roman God of the Sea (Poseidon in Greek mythology) was built in 1910 and holds up the terrace of Villa Pastine. Il Gigante, as the sculture [...]

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Road Tripping in the Pacific Northwest with Lonely Planet

May 9, 2013
33 Amazing Road trips in the Pacific Northwest

When Lonely Planet Pacific Northwest’s Best Trips (Regional Guide) arrived at our house for me to review, can you guess why it disappeared from my desk? That’s right, Alan saw the tagline, “33 Amazing Road Trips,” and the book became a fixture on his desk because you know how much he enjoys planning our road trips. The section [...]

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Taking the grandkids on a trip? Let them make the plans.

May 7, 2013
Following 15-Year-Old Dreams

From our ongoing multigenerational travel series with Grandparents.com:  John and Sally Macdonald share a creative idea on how to spark the travel bug in our grandchildren with a grandkids trip that lets them share in the travel decicion making process. We worked at a major Seattle newspaper for more than two decades—John was travel editor, I was [...]

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Pin to win Kuru shoes

May 3, 2013
Kuru Shoes Pin to Win Giveaway

Do you remember my review of Kuru shoes? Since 2009, I’ve packed these lightweight shoes in my suitcase whenever a trip includes hiking or outdoor adventure. In honor of My Itchy Travel Feet’s 5 year anniversary, Kuru is offering a pair of shoes to one of our lucky readers. This is going to be fun [...]

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Top Five Apps for European Travel

May 2, 2013
Chateau Chenonceau

It’s no secret that Europe shines brightest in springtime. Thanks to the old continent’s affinity for colorful gardens and lush green parks, the brisk spring months in Europe are the time to visit. Considering Europe’s fairly harsh winter months and scorching summers,  the pre-summer months offer that perfect blend of long temperate days amidst beautiful [...]

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Celebrating 5 years at My Itchy Travel Feet

May 1, 2013
Toasting to a 5 year anniversary at My Itchy Travel Feet

My Itchy Travel Feet is celebrating our five year anniversary on the Internet today. Alan and I can hardly believe it! Where has the time gone? We’ve come a long way since that very first article. But rather than look back and wax nostalgic on travel stories that we’ve published, Alan and I would much [...]

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