Have you thought about taking a Montserrat cruise excursion when your cruise ship calls on Barcelona, Spain? Alan and I had a wonderful time visiting this lovely place. Read our tips for seeing Montserrat. You’ll find them useful no matter the cruise line you favor. Serrated stones dominate the arid mountainside reminding me of the […]
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One Healthy Change: Relax
Whenever I’m on a true vacation—whether it’s visiting my mom, taking a long cruise or enjoying the natural setting at a wildlife lodge—I find myself wanting to sleep a lot, especially when there is little connectivity to the internet. Do I have some type of sleeping sickness? No. Without constant interaction and distractions, my body […]
Walking With History in Matera, Italy
On a visit to Matera, Italy, history grabs you by the hand and says, “come walk with me.” And it’s not hard to do. Use our experience to create your personal self guided walking tour of Matera. Alan and I explored Matera with our guide, Claudio Fontana, of A La Carte Italy Tours. While planning […]
The Five Essentials of Active Travel in Bali
Active travel may mean different things to different people. For some, hiking and biking are great ways to see the local sights while for others, higher risk activities such as sky diving and underwater cave explorations are the only way to travel on the edge. However, for most of us, no matter what activity level […]
One Healthy Change: Gratitude
Gratitude, thankfulness, altruism, kindness—do you know how good these words are for you? No matter which term we use, practicing the concept behind these words is a powerful force for achieving a healthy life. In our busy world, it’s easy to let thankfulness slip a notch or two in the schedule of what’s important. Since […]
Cruising on Royal Princess
Updated 10.01.2017 The 141,000 ton Royal Princess, with 3,560 passengers and 1,200 crew members, is One Big Ship. When Princess Cruises invited me to try out the new Royal Princess Cruise voyage from Venice, Italy, to Istanbul, Turkey, I wasn’t sure if I should say yes. After all, I’ve made it no secret that I’m a […]
Driving Cape Royal Road on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim
Is driving Cape Royal Road at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim on your national park itinerary? Let me show you why it should be. Hint: you’ll avoid the crowds on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon plus enjoy a North Rim scenic drive with gorgeous views of the canyon. If you’re a long time […]
Wildlife Watching on Taylor Highway
When Alan and I planned our Alaska Highway road trip adventure, we hoped to see lots of wildlife. Were the highways brimming with animal sightings? Not really. Our total count of wildlife viewings on the road were 3 black bears on the Cassiar Highway, a bald eagle near Dawson city and the reindeer pictured above. […]
One Healthy Change a Month: Using Health Hacks
When I’m at the beach, I enjoy swimming in the ocean. But you won’t find me jumping in all at once. Oh no, I’m a step into the water one toe at a time kind of gal. It’s the same with my health. I’m better at making several small changes instead of one big one. […]