Driving on Top of the World

Do you know about Top of the World Highway? The rugged journey through gold mining history makes a fun addition to your Alaska Highway road trip itinerary. The trip requires leaving the Alaska Highway at White Horse, driving the Klondike Highway to Dawson City before catching a ferry ride across the Yukon River. You’ll catch […]

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One Healthy Change: Disconnect

I don’t know about you but in today’s multi-tasking society where we’re always connected via smartphone, laptop and iPad, my mind never wants to turn off. It affects my sleep, energy level, attention span, personal interactions and mood. Does this happen to you? Would you like to unwind, de-stress and perhaps add to your longevity? […]

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Saturday’s scene: looking up in Istanbul

On a visit to the Blue Mosque—Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the official name—you’re going to get a neck ache. I guarantee it. How can you not? Looking at the intricately designed domed ceilings of this Istanbul, Turkey, landmark is practically addictive. Are you planning a cruise? Use our Luxury Cruise Travel Planning Guide to begin […]

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YukonHo! on the Alaska Highway

Is driving the Alaska Highway on your bucket list? You might find it odd that the rugged road has been on my to-do list for several years, especially considering all this talk from me about being a travel princess. After all, camping and backpacking are just not my style, although I could go for a really nice […]

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Painted Rocks Reservoir

On a drive up the West Fork of the Bitterroot River in our Montana backyard, Alan and I arrived for a first visit to Painted Rocks Reservoir State Park at just the right time. It was about 10:00 a.m., not a cloud in the sky and the reflections in the water took our breath away. […]

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Cruising on Royal Princess

If you’ve been reading My Itchy Travel Feet for very long, then you know that Alan and I are big fans of small ship luxury cruises. Did you know that we’ve never sailed on a ship with over 700 passengers? But that’s about to change. When Princess Cruises invited us to sail on the newly […]

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