For most, the mention of Carnival conjures up images of scantily clad women gyrating their way along a colorful Rio de Janeiro parade route. However, there are some carnival celebrations, like the one in Quebec City, Canada, that offer a less raucous experience that’s still tons of fun. Guest contributor, Kirsten Gallagher, recently had the opportunity […]
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Southwestern Road Trips Inspired by a Coloring Book
Can your Southwestern road trips be inspired by a coloring book? The answer is yes if it’s Coloring the West, An Adult Coloring Book for Travelers. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite completed pages from the book, paired with road trip suggestions on how you can travel in my footsteps! Page, Arizona On a road […]
Southwestern road trip stop: the wild sights of Amarillo, Texas
Are you looking for fun things to do in Amarillo, Texas? The city makes an interesting Southwestern road trip stop that’s worth your time. When a conference took travel writers Debi Lander and Judy Wells to South Dakota, they decided to make the most out of it and explore the Badlands and Mount Rushmore. They […]
Day Trip to the Beautiful Boston Harbor Islands
Have you thought about visiting the Boston Harbor Islands on your next trip to Boston? Home to the Boston Red Socks, Quincy Market and the Freedom Trail, Boston attracts thousands of tourists every year to its historic neighborhoods and beautiful harbor. However, many visitors (and even some locals) don’t realize that they are just a […]
Finding Modern Morocco in Granada, Spain
Will you discover modern Morocco on your trip to Granada, Spain? Yes! Along with most European countries, exploring the best of Spain means encountering endless traces of history that have made the country what it is today. However, Granada, Spain, certainly stands out for its many modern customs that pay respect to the region’s Moorish […]
Visiting Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley in the Winter
Are you thinking about visiting Yellowstone National Park’s Lamar Valley in winter? In this article, I’m sharing a Lamar Valley day trip itinerary plus where to stay and how to plan your trip to this northern region of Yellowstone known for winter wildlife watching. For years, I’ve wanted to visit Lamar Valley in winter, especially […]
Our Favorite Romantic Getaways From Around the World
Where are the best romantic getaways? Alan and I have experienced romance in destinations throughout the world. And, in our opinion, the right accommodations are at the heart of a romantic trip. For us, that means small boutique hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts or lodges that offer unique lodging. We appreciate the intimacy, privacy, and […]
Grey Cliffs Ranch Getaway
I’ve made no secret of the fact that Alan and I are on a mission to find Montana’s best luxury lodging properties. And now we can add a Grey Cliffs Ranch getaway to that list. In fact, Alan and I enjoy Grey Cliffs so much that we chalked up many visits to the ranch hitting […]
Ode to Lamego, Portugal: Exploring on a Duoro River Cruise Excursion
As far as hot travel destinations, it looks like Portugal is going to have one heck of a year. All of the in-the-know lists are pointing to the European country as the next “it”destination – and it’s easy to see why. Hopefully, the crowds won’t do more harm than good and small off-the-beaten-path destinations such […]