‘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…
Everyone’s abuzz about Black Friday. There’s the die-hard shoppers who plot out their door-busting techniques. However, with each Black Friday that goes by, I find myself wanting more and more to focus on experiences rather than buying up even more things…
In my twenty-five years of travel, I’ve been able to have some truly incredible food and drink experiences around the world. Not only do they connect me to some of my fondest memories both at home and abroad, they’ve allowed…
Have you ever traveled somewhere to explore it after dark? I have to say, as someone who likes early mornings and normal bedtimes, I’m not always eager to be out too late. However, some experiences are truly worth it! Let’s…
I’ve come across a lot of different trends and challenges in my years of travel, and this latest one is… interesting to say the least! Ever hear of naked traveling? No? Don’t worry, no one is literally traveling naked! I’ve…
I don’t know why, but there’s something about nearing the end of summer that makes me want to book a lake getaway. I love the idea of renting a kayak, floating along, soaking in the breeze, and dangling my feet…
If you’re around my age, I just know the idea of a road trip conjures up long, cross country car rides stuffed in the backseat of a station wagon. (And when I say backseat, I mean backseat!) Dad’s driving and…
I LOVE Memorial Day weekend! To me this three-day weekend signifies the unofficial kickoff to the summer, and it's the first weekend that you can truly rely on for good weather. The whole country just feels alive and ready for…
Trying to buy the travel lover in your life something? After over two decades of travel and having my own line with HSN, I like to think I know a thing or two about travel gift-giving. Check below for my…
Ahhh November... For those in the Northern Hemisphere, it means crisp, autumn walks and colorful foliage. For those in the Southern Hemisphere, it means spring blooms and warmer days. Either way, there are so many incredible places to visit in…