Let’s talk about the elephant in the travel industry: Overtourism. If you live in a tourist town, you know what I’m talking about—you avoid certain streets on the weekends and holidays due to gridlock traffic; constantly swearing under your breath…
Whether it’s cruising Route 66 or along the Great River Road, the road trip gets all the press when it comes to exploring the United States. But have you thought about boating through the country? What about hiking it? Here…
I am a married mother of two, but I still dream of a Dirty Dancing-inspired vacation. Who of us that came of age in the 80s could resist the grasp of that movie? The classic summer lodge, the water, the…
I still dream about this rendition of chicken paprikash. I love visiting markets when I travel, and Budapest's Grand Central Market is one of the best. From fresh produce and meats, seafood, pickles and spices, they have everything one would…
I love charitable giving at the holidays. A lot of us really do not need more stuff. That’s why I love charitable giving at the holidays. There are so many ways to support the communities and causes your friends and…
It's time to start thinking holiday gifts. And since we’re seeing so many issues with the supply chain, it’s definitely not too early to start. Here's a few ideas for the travel lover in your life. Great Travel Gear In…
Are you a scary movie person? I am, so long as there’s not too much gore (the Saw franchise? No thank you!). Of course, a great horror film is all about the right setting. Didn’t the Stanley Hotel really make…
Black Canyon of the Gunnison one of the least visited National Parks. With just over 175,000 visitors annually, Black Canyon is far less traveled than Colorado’s other national parks, like Rocky Mountain (4.5 million annually!). Of course there’s a very…
We can get so caught up in planning a vacation, but naturally forget or have little time for the coming home. If I have time (and sometimes that’s a BIG IF), I like to buy some things for my fridge…
There is more to Miami than South Beach. But honestly, South Beach is pretty fun, too. Just ask Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon (aka JetSetSarah), a travel writer, on-screen host and self-described “Carivangelist,” who goes to the beach and beyond to share the culture,…