Have you dreamed of staying in a mansion on a hill? Your travel dreams can come true at Cameo Heights Mansion Bed and Breakfast near Walla Walla, Washington. Located in rural southeastern Washington near Walla Walla, Cameo Heights Mansion offers luxurious accommodations that are a bit off-the-beaten-path. It’s the perfect location for a romantic getaway […]
Donna Hull
A boomer travel and lifestyle authority who is exploring the world one activity at a time. Besides writing and publishing My Itchy Travel Feet, she is also the author of New Mexico Backroads Weekend Adventure and Coloring the West, An Adult Coloring Book for Travelers
Bring along the QuikPod Explorer II on your next trip
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 […]
Traveling with Scottevest
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 […]
One Healthy Change a Month: 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 […]
Road Tripping in the Pacific Northwest with Lonely Planet
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 […]
On the beach at St Mary Lake
Close your eyes and think of a favorite beach. Is it the rocky shore of a mountain lake like the one in Alan’s photo? Or is it the white sands of a tropical paradise like the Iles de Pins beach that we visited on a Seabourn Cruise in the South Pacific? Growing up, my idea […]
One Healthy Change a Month: drinking enough water
How much water do you drink? Is 8 glasses a day still the recommended amount? Does coffee count? If you haven’t guessed already our One Healthy Change a Month challenge for April is drinking enough water. What does this have to do with travel? Keep reading. When Alan and I lived in Tucson, Arizona, it […]
One Healthy Change a Month: Losing one pound, part 2
Did you lose one pound this month in our One Healthy Change a Month challenge? It’s time for a reality check and some weight loss inspiration to help in our quest to be healthier travelers. How did I do? Not so hot. For various reasons (no excuses allowed—so I won’t be listing any here), my […]
Monument Valley Scenic Drive (Everything You Need to Know)
Are you planning a road trip in the American Southwest? The Monument Valley scenic drive in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on the border of Arizona and Utah places you in the middle of nature’s wonderland of spires, buttes and red rock creations. Grab your camera (I am currently learning how to use a Sony […]