Travel Rituals
Ahhh, rituals. I love creating little rituals both at home and when I’m traveling. Because my job has had me traveling for a good chunk of the year for the last 25+ years, developing little travel rituals no matter the…
How to Spend a Scenic Weekend in Traverse City
When it comes to the perfect escape, there’s nothing quite like a weekend in Traverse City, Michigan! Situated right along Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, this place has everything you could want – a charming downtown, incredible views from every…
Give Your Mom the Gift of Solo Travel this Mother’s Day
When it comes to Mother’s Day, I think I officially have enough experience under my belt to let you know exactly what most moms want and don’t want. For starters (and this might surprise you), they absolutely do not want…
“Places to Love” Restaurant & Food Guide: Europe Edition
When it comes to Europe, you better come with a big appetite no matter which country you plan on visiting! Food here is steeped in tradition, history, and cultural identity whether it’s the kind of cheese to look for in…
11 Ideas for Your Summer Trip
Have you started planning for your next summer trip? Here are some ideas to get you started! 1. A Quietcation The world is noisy and it’s only gotten noisier. When was the last time any of us have made a…
Shoulder Season: My Favorite Time of Year to Travel
Ahh shoulder season, aka my favorite time to travel! And no, I’m not talking about my actual shoulders but those months in between low and high season when the weather is nice but the crowds are few and the prices…
Charming Hotels to Plan a Romantic Getaway
I love the idea of planning a last minute getaway, especially a romantic one. It’s harder to do with kids and work but if I can ever manage one, I take it! The key is starting with where you want…
“Places to Love” Restaurant Guide: USA Edition
I’ve gotten to eat at a lot of phenomenal places for “Places to Love,” and what I’ve really learned is that a good experience goes beyond what you’re eating or drinking. So many of the places I’ve visited have a…
So You Wanna Drive Route 66…
Even I, as someone who’s been on my fair share of road trips, learned quickly that driving Route 66 comes with its own set of unique quirks. Considering it’s technically been a decommissioned highway since the 1980s, traveling the Mother…
100 Experience-based Holiday Gift Ideas
‘Tis the season to shop till you drop—but what if this year, you focused on giving experiences instead of material objects? It’s scientifically proven that experiential gifts improve relationships and evoke strong emotional responses. And let’s be honest—do you know…