Traveling is the best way to explore. You can explore yourself as a person, explore the world around you, explore different cultures, people, languages, regions, and more. Traveling alone in particular offers opportunities to get to know the world we live in the way you want to, without having to consult any companions. Usually, solo traveling is regarded as an activity … [Read more...]
Travel Adventure Show Takeaways and Tips from Experts
I love going to the Travel Adventure Show and was glad that it was at the Los Angeles Convention Center this year. It was so easy for me to get to it from the subway. If you aren’t familiar with the show, it’s a huge expo where you can visit the booths of hundreds of travel companies, listen to well-known travel experts, enjoy entertainment and food. (there were literally pages … [Read more...]
Authentic German Gingerbread – Nürnberg Lebkuchen
Europe sparkles in the winter and Christmas decorations are everywhere. It’s a magical time to travel even though there’s a chill in the air. I can’t help but reminisce about a river cruise we took in November and December of 2013 with AmaWaterways. Starting in Budapest, we floated up the Danube, disembarking to visit glittering Christmas Markets throughout German Bavaria … [Read more...]
Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa – Peace – Wellness – Balance – in Tucson
My daughter had credit card points saved up and suggested we both go to Miraval Resort and Spa to get away from all the noise that’s been stressing us out this past year. Of course, I said yes. Who wouldn’t? Miraval is a luxury wellness getaway 45 minutes from Tucson airport. It was recently acquired by Hyatt Hotels. Arrival at the resort We flew in from LAX in the … [Read more...]
Sailing St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the Island of Grenada
One of the most unusual and exciting trips I’ve been on in my life was a 3-week tour of St Vincent and the Grenadines ending at Grenada on a 50-foot sailboat. The Grenadines are part of the Windward Islands in the Caribbean that starts at Martinique down to Grenada. Our trip was in 2007 before I ever started blogging, but it was such an amazing experience I wanted to share it. … [Read more...]
