Cruising: Why I Love It
“If I can do it, you can do it.” That’s been my motto since I began traveling as a career and passion 15 years ago. I've experienced all kinds of travel from Luxury 5 star resorts to hiking to remote…
4 of the World’s Most Incredible Christmas Celebrations
As a traveler, I've always been delighted by age-old traditions that take place here in the United States. Abroad, the celebrations leading up to Christmas become downright enchanting. I love family traditions, like having a make-your-own-taco buffet for dinner on…
9 Winter Lodges That Are Both Cozy and Majestic
When it comes winter lodges, I have a two major requirements. The first is that it has to feel cozy inside. Think roaring fireplaces, wooden or stone interiors, fluffy throw blankets, and just that general feeling of hygge. The second…
6 Icy Cold Places to Chill
I know a lot of people despise cold weather, ice and snow. I don't really blame them it can be ugly and brutal. But on the other hand it can be shiny, white and stunning too. Since winter comes and…
6 of the World’s Creepiest Places
I love the fall. Yes, for the leaves, and yes, for the sweaters. But I must admit that Halloween is a big pull too. Costumes, candy, and scary stories—what’s not to love? If you’re a Halloween lover like myself, you…
8 of the Best National Parks to Visit in Fall
This fall, why not check out a National Park? Fall is a great time to travel— summer travel season has ended, the kids are back in school, and you’ll typically find great travel deals reflecting that. Not sure which are…
4 Beautiful College Campuses to Visit in Fall
Fall is the perfect time of year to visit a college campus. Come fall, I can’t help but remember those first few weeks at school. Anxiety about registering for classes, spending your life savings on text books, praying your new…
Pumpkins vs Apples: What’s the Best Fall Food?
Every fall, my social media feeds are packed with photos of apple picking, pumpkin patches, cider drinking and, of course, the #PSL (<<< that’s a pumpkin spice latte). It’s got me thinking about which fall fruit rules this time of…
3 River Cruises for Fall Foliage
It's still plenty warm outside, but you can feel the slightest hints of fall starting to settle in. School is back in session, and the nights are cool and clear. I think it's the best time of year when you…
Frank and Foliage
Autumn is a perfect time to get to know America’s greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. Seeing the fall colors with their hues explosion fills me with a sense of renewal, energy, and a feeling that anything is possible. When this…