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Holidays Elsewhere: The Pros & Cons

travelsmartwoman December 13, 2017 Holidays, Travel Planning Leave a Comment

What happens when you think about spending the holidays elsewhere? Do you wish you could escape to someplace warm…or different? Or do you feel guilty, because you “should” stay home, drink cheap eggnog, and find a new spot for...

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Budget Travel Gifts: Spend Less, Thrill More

travelsmartwoman November 29, 2017 budget travel, Holidays, Travel Planning, Travel tips 1 Comment

Budget travel gifts? Certainly! Budget travel is a thing. So is budget spending for holiday gifts. We want to surprise and delight others, but let’s face it, there is only so much money…and we’d like to emerge from the...

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Favorite Travel Magazines to Give…or Get for Yourself!

travelsmartwoman November 19, 2017 Holidays, inspiration, Travel Planning, U.S. Destinations, Worldwide Destinations 1 Comment

“What are your favorite travel magazines?” When you write a travel blog, people are curious to know what you read for enjoyment and inspiration. Sometimes they ask for gift recommendations for the travelers in their lives…or what they should...

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Why Off-Season Travel Is Best (Shhh…Don’t Tell!)

travelsmartwoman November 1, 2017 budget travel, solo travel, Travel Planning, Travel tips 1 Comment
Off-season travel: Who can resist Paris in the winter? (Photo credit: Pixabay)

Why is off-season travel best? I’ll tell you, but don’t go spreading it around. Those of us who like it want to keep the secret to ourselves. First, what exactly IS off-season travel? Travel is split into three “seasons.”...

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Madison Farmers Market: A “Capitol” Saturday

travelsmartwoman October 8, 2017 Food, Markets, Travel Planning, U.S. Destinations Leave a Comment
  • Madison Farmers Market: Buckets of fresh bouquets. The flowers are assembled throughout the day. (Photo by Suzanne Ball. All rights reserved.)

The Madison Farmers Market may be one of the prettiest in the country. With the Wisconsin State Capitol building at the center, farmers and vendors are on every side of the Capitol Square…and down State Street, behind the Capitol....

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UNESCO: Why It Matters to Travelers

travelsmartwoman September 24, 2017 Travel Planning, U.S. Destinations, Worldwide Destinations 1 Comment
Rome-Colosseum

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) maintains the World Heritage List—the places that are “meaningful to mankind” and have significant history.  UNESCO sites can be natural or manmade. You probably know some of the most famous ones:...

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How to Ruin Your Trip in 12 Easy Steps

travelsmartwoman September 17, 2017 solo travel, Travel Planning, Travel tips 1 Comment
How to Ruin a Trip: Even with the best planning, it can be easy to overlook something important. (Photo Credit: Pixabay)

“How to Ruin Your Trip”…what kind of a downer title is that?!?!  After all, you’ve plotted, planned, packed and prepared. Dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s. What could possible go wrong? You’d be surprised. How to ruin your...

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Government Travel Programs: Easy & Helpful

travelsmartwoman September 10, 2017 safety, solo travel, Travel Planning, Travel tips Leave a Comment

U.S. government travel programs are helpful? Really?? Yes, indeed! If you take more than one or two trips a year, government travel programs can make your life easier. And if you travel abroad even once a year, it’s worth...

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Travel Insurance: Is It Necessary?

travelsmartwoman August 9, 2017 Health, safety, solo travel, Travel Planning, Travel tips 1 Comment
Travel Insurance: After you've signed up for your dream trip, purchase a policy that covers your trip--and your health. (Photo Credit: WordPress)

Travel insurance: Is it really necessary? Yes. Travel insurance does more than cover lost baggage or trip cancellations. Much, much more. If you’ve considered it an extra or unnecessary expense, it’s time to rethink the cost…and benefits. Of course,...

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Solo Travel Safety-Part 4: Transportation

travelsmartwoman July 19, 2017 safety, solo travel, Travel Planning, Travel tips Leave a Comment
Solo Travel Safety: Check your bag or carry on? Both have advantages. (Photo Credit: WordPress)

Solo Travel Safety: Transportation…the series continues. This time we’ll talk about transportation throughout the trip. For some people, this is the most nerve-wracking part of the journey. So many steps: flights, shuttles, taxis, metros… I’ll be honest: When you...

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