London hotel review: 51 Buckingham Gate
I’ve been fortunate to stay at a number of luxury hotels and resorts over the years but none of them have been quite so special as 51 Buckingham Gate in the Westminster area of London. Just a short...
View ArticleHow I balance traveling and my career
At this point in my life, I want it all: a successful career and a life of adventure and travel. I have a husband, a mortgage, two cats, a retirement plan. I also spend my time obsessively researching...
View ArticlePlaying with puffins in Scotland
Back in mid-May, my husband and I joined Staffa Tours for their Treshnish Isles and Staffa tour, departing from Fionnphort on the Isle of Mull. We spent the morning wandering around the neighboring...
View ArticleI’m afraid of flying (but I do it anyway)
The cabin of the plane was completely dark except for the occasional flash of lightning. The plane started to bounce around the clouds, prompting an announcement from the captain that the landing into...
View ArticleIn Photos: Caye Caulker, Belize
I visited Belize in January 2014 as part of a Guatemala, Belize and Mexico comfort tour with Intrepid Travel. The 9-day tour started in Antigua, Guatemala and ended in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. In this...
View Article5 comfortable (and stylish) shoes for travel
On my last trip to Europe, I traveled and average of 10 miles per day on foot and was thankful for my Nike 3.0 Dance Studio shoes. I made the mistake of wearing ballet flats one day on the trip and my...
View Article19 essentials every traveler needs
Don’t leave home without these must-have items. Carry-on luggage Don’t rely on airlines to get your valuables from point A to point B. If you’re traveling with irreplaceable items, such as prescription...
View ArticleOff-road adventures in central Washington
Last weekend, my husband and I took out the jeep (aka Zombklr) for some off-roading and camping fun in the central Cascades. Our destination was Gallagher Head Lake, part of the Okanogan-Wenatchee...
View ArticleIn Pictures: London’s Borough Market
On my recent trip to London and Scotland, I spent half a day roaming around Borough Market, stuffing my face full of delicious food. Borough Market, located in Southwark, is a gourmet food market,...
View Article10 travel mistakes and how to avoid them
Every one of the travel mistakes below comes from personal experience. Some of them are minor annoyances while others can have long-term consequences that will haunt you long after your vacation is...
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10 under-the-radar travel destinations
Some of the best and least expensive travel finds require veering off the typical tourist path. I’ve compiled a list of 10 hidden gems around the world that are worth the effort to get there. Los...
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10 photos that will make you fall in love with Scotland
I visited Scotland for the first time last year, starting in Edinburgh and making my way up towards the Isle of Skye. Scotland is a beautiful, almost magical place. The official animal is the unicorn,...
View ArticleThe 13 most annoying people on the airplane
If you’re like most people, flying around in a big metal tube in the sky isn’t your idea of a fun time. From the terrible food to the cramped space, flying can be a miserable experience. Don’t make the...
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In Photos: Gorgeous Jordan
I visited Jordan last March with G Adventures, joining their Active Jordan trip for 8 days. Jordan had been on my bucket list for a while and I always came up with excuses not to go: The Middle East is...
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5 things you should know before you book a group tour
Group tours can be a fun and stress-free way to explore the world. Your itinerary is already planned and you’ll share your day-to-day travel experiences with your tour mates. Before you book a group...
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Quiet, peaceful hotels do exist in Las Vegas
When you think of Las Vegas, noisy casinos, clubs, smoking, crowds and loud music all come to mind. In the past few years, an increasing number of non-casino hotels have opened, catering to business...
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10 ways to survive a long-haul international flight in coach
No matter what you do, being stuck inside a metal tube in coach class for hours is going to suck. You’re not going to sleep well, unless you’re one of those bizarre people who can sleep anywhere, in...
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Colonial Colombia: The start of my trip
Intrepid Travel was offering 25% off all of their tours as part of a Black Friday sale in November, so I decided to book the 9-day Colonial Colombia tour on a whim. Colombia has been on my destination...
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In Photos: Colorful Colombia
As I mentioned in my previous post, I was fortunate enough to visit several areas of Colombia at the end of February, including: Bogota, Cartagena, Tayrona National Park and Villa de Levya. Winters in...
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8 reasons why cruises aren’t for me
The cruise ship swayed with the waves while my sister and I watched Up on repeat. It was the third day of our four-day cruise to the Bahamas and we were at sea the entire day. The motion sickness...
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