I love a good hotel, but sometimes I find the experience limiting. However, renting from a private owner isn’t without its foibles. How do you know the photos will live up to reality? How can you tell if you’re dealing…
It's my belief that a drive for traveling resides in everyone. There are certain things about being human that unite all of us. One of the most important traits we have is the drive and ability to travel. This common…
Bookstores are a favorite stop on any trip. I love the convenience of an e-reader, but there's just something about a good, old fashioned book. It's sad thinking of how many bookstores have vanished in the past two or three years. For…
Would you like to live like a royal on your own private estate with acres and acres to explore? There are so many gorgeous estates, palaces or castles that the world's royal families love spending their time vacationing or living there…
When I'm traveling, I adore checking out Ferris wheels. When summer rolls around, it always reminds me of my childhood and how much fun it is walk the boardwalk, ride a roller coaster and go high up in the sky on…
There's nothing like an evening spent stargazing. I can remember from an early age being completely fascinated with the stars. Trying to figure out where the constellations were located and the beginning, end and shape of each one kept me…
Welcome to Summer! While the official start date of summer is still a few weeks away, I usually see anything after Memorial Day as summertime. Every summer needs a checklist so you can enjoy the season before it slips away…
One of the great joys of being human is the need to roam around and explore our surroundings. We get anxious when tied-down to one spot for too long and must get out and soak-in places we have not yet…
Going to the fair is always a fun summertime activity. There's live music, crazy deep-fried foods, extreme rides and contests for just about anything imaginable. While you may have visited your local fair, there are some state fairs that are…
Whenever I am in a new city or neighborhood, I almost always check out the nearby fountains. I can toss a penny, make a wish, splash through the water and take a few photos. The other wonderful thing about fountains...seeing them…