Tipping is one of the most confusing aspects of travel. While in the US, it's customary to tip 15 - 20 percent for most services, in Italy or Spain, it's not customary to leave anything more than rounding up to the…
Do you ever get hangry? I'm sure you do. We all do. Even me, the "queen of perky", has temper tantrum moments. And when I'm on the road, hanger is usually the culprit. When I'm hungry, I get angry. The…
Visiting a foreign country & need a quick language lesson? Don't worry, I got you covered. I'm sure you've been there, traveling in a foreign country where you don't exactly speak the local lingo. Because you are an informed, worldly person who is…
When I finally had an opportunity to see the Great Wall of China, I could hardly believe it. It's been a dream of mine to visit this Wonder of the World for as long as I can remember. Imagine, a…
Vancouver is the envy of the world due to its proximity to nature. From the city, you can see the beautiful mountains. From the mountains, it's a bird's eye view of the Vancouver skyline. In the time it would take most…
When it comes to adrenaline sports, this Whistler zip line adventure is right up my alley. Not as dangerous as skydiving, not as scary as bungy jumping, but still with plenty of excitement! I can't wait until my kids are old…
On a recent trip to Singapore, I decided to try acupuncture. When in Singapore, why not immerse yourself into a little local culture?! This beautiful city-state is full of juxtapositions-- one of the most notable being it's melding of the…
It's a trip of a lifetime, but that doesn't mean you can't do Alaska on a budget. I'll admit, my last trip to Alaska wasn't exactly on a shoestring (I was there for a shoot), but I'm a practical gal…
The awe-inspiring Hawaiian sunrise: add it to your bucket list. I've been posting about these tropical islands a lot lately, and there's many reasons why. First of all, Hawaii offers something for everyone: beautiful beaches, stunning rainforests, epic volcanoes, a…
A Hawaiian helicopter tour of the Big Island isn't cheap. However, seeing this majestic island from overhead is something you really can't put a price on. Blue Hawaii Helicopter tours offers the Big Island Spectacular-- where guests experience the island's beauty…