Cahokia Mounds, in southeastern Illinois, was once a thriving American city…before there was an America. During its peak–about 1100 A.D., the population was larger than London’s at the same time. Until 1800, no other urban area in the United...
Back to the Blog…TravelSmart Woman Returns!
Hey! How’s it going and stuff? It’s been half a year since I last posted on TravelSmart Woman. Now I’m back to the blog, even though the world continues to discourage those of us who used to take our...
Gifts for Men Who Travel
If you think finding great gifts for men who travel is a challenge, think again. These globetrotting guys are not your typical “tie-and-aftershave” recipients, so they’re actually fun to buy for. Finding gifts for men who travel is easy....
Etsy Gifts for Travelers
If there’s one thing we know about travelers, it’s that they love all things rare and personal. (Just look at what they decide to collect or purchase on their trips!) Even when they go to “common” destinations, they figure...
2019 Travel Trends That Are Likely Permanent
In the industry that employs 1 out of every 11 people around the world, the 2019 travel trends signal changes that are different from past years. And the implications affect anyone who enjoys planning and taking trips. More than...
Etsy Has Unique Gifts for Travelers!
Etsy wants to help you delight the travelers on your gift list. It might seem difficult to find the right thing for people who love to explore the world; they seem to find interesting souvenirs wherever they go. Stop...
Globetrotter Gifts: Ideas for International Travelers
Groan…gifts for international travelers? Really, what could they possibly need? I thought the same thing, but then I realized there were lots of ideas for the nomads on my gift list. Here are just five gifts for international travelers....
Best Gifts for Road Trips: Route 66, Anyone?
Just thinking about giving gifts for road trips makes me smile. Images from movies–involving convertibles, head scarves, and no traffic jams–come to mind. I figure the perfect gift will only make the experience even shinier. These days, gifts for...
Gifts for Solo Travelers: Safety and Simplicity
You may be wondering about gifts for solo travelers on your list. After all, these people don’t have someone to help schlep, hold, or guard extra items. They travel light out of necessity. And if they’re like me, they’re...
Budget Travel Gifts: Spend Less, Thrill More
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...