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How-To

“How-to” information can make everything easier as we tackle the logistics and realities of our travels.

How-To

The Etiquette of Street Photography

July 12, 2020 Photography, Travel etiquette Comments are off
Street photography is taking candid photos of strangers.

One of the pleasures of travel is taking photos of everyday scenes and people. Street photography–also called candid photography–is the genre used by travelers to capture places, moments, and emotions during a trip. It tells a story. Often worth...

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15 Travel Bloggers to Follow

February 23, 2020 Comments are off
TravelSmart Woman wants you to explore the world! And there are other travel bloggers who can help you get there, exactly the way you want.

Yes, TravelSmart Woman wants you to find other travel bloggers to follow. Just like in the movie “Miracle on 34th Street,” when Kris Kringle tells Macy’s shoppers where to find the perfect gift, I’m going to suggest some bloggers...

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Turning Kids into Travelers

November 3, 2019 Travel tips, US travel, Worldwide Destinations Comments are off
How exactly can we go about turning our kids into travelers?

How exactly can we go about turning our kids into travelers? We’ve seen those children on our own journeys: curious and cheerful. Interested in more than the next souvenir shop. Willing to eat more than a Big Mac. Understanding...

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Staycations: How to Make Yours Fun & Memorable

July 3, 2019 budget travel, Covid-19, solo travel, Travel Planning 2 Comments
Staycations offer the chance to really enjoy the area where you live and call home.

Updated July 12, 2020. Staycations! Fun, right?!? Please don’t groan and roll your eyes. Suddenly, staycations have been more or less mandated. And if the public health experts are correct, we may be doing “local travel only” for the...

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Apps & GadgetsHow-ToTravel Tips

Photo Tips for Your Device: Make Travel Shots Easy!

April 7, 2019 Photography, Travel tips Comments are off
Photo tips for your device: Make your travel photography awesome!

These easy photo tips for your device will improve every picture you take. Your travel photography skills are about to skyrocket. I promise! If you’re like many travelers, you don’t want to lug around a camera anymore…or at least,...

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Etiquette for Visiting Religious Sites…NO Exceptions!

March 6, 2019 Travel tips, U.S. Destinations, Worldwide Destinations 2 Comments
No matter where you travel, there is proper etiquette for visiting religious sites.

Please don’t be THAT traveler. Please. Learn the etiquette for visiting religious sites and use it every time you enter a sacred place. There are plenty of reasons to include religious sites in your travels. They’re where you find...

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How to Make Your Long-Haul Flight Comfortable…Or At Least Bearable

September 9, 2018 Airlines, solo travel, Travel Planning, Worldwide Destinations Comments are off
Long-haul flights are a challenge, but YOU can make them more comfortable...

Until time travel becomes a reality, getting around the globe is going to require a long-haul flight. I can hear the groans…and share your pain. What can you do to make a 10- or 12-hour (or longer–planes can travel...

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“What’s the One Thing You Always Pack?” Travelers Tell Us!

August 29, 2018 budget travel, Camino de Santiago, Packing, solo travel, Travel tips Comments are off
One thing you always pack: what do you bring every time you travel?

“What’s the one thing you always pack?” Go ahead and ask ten people…you’ll get ten different answers. I’m not talking about basic items that are already part of your packing routine, such as a small power strip and outlet adapters...

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How to Travel When You Don’t Speak the Language

August 12, 2018 solo travel, Travel tips, Worldwide Destinations Comments are off
Travel when you don't speak the language? Sure!

Do you get stuck on how to travel when you don’t speak the language? For many people–especially when starting out–it can be a deal-breaker. They end up only going to places where they communicate in their native tongue. Even...

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How-ToThoughts on Travel

13 TED Talks on Travel: Guaranteed to Inspire and Inform

August 1, 2018 inspiration Comments are off
Whether you've ever dreamed of traveling full-time, or not, you'll enjoy the lessons in "Ten Years a Nomad" by Matthew Kepnes.

TED talks–those phenomenal 18-minute-or-less presentations–are designed to share information on every topic…”to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.” I’ve yet to watch a TED talk that wasn’t interesting. The speakers are articulate. They want us to understand their...

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Worth 1,000 Words…

A labyrinth can reset our mind and intention. Can we do the same with how we travel? (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
Flower Vendor at sSeattle Pike Place Market
Seattle’s Pike Place Market is one of the nation’s treasures. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
The World's Largest Rocking Chair in Casey, Illinois.
Going to Seattle? Of course you'll want to visit the Space Needle. Fresh from a renovation, here's what to know!
"Becoming Human" by Christian Ristow welcomes you to Meow Wolf.The flower-sniffing robot is 30 feet tell. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
A "young man" of 70+ years leads the band in Santa Clara. (Photo by Suzanne Ball)
Sandia Peak Tram was a challenge to build.
After your selfie at The Bean, visit one of the Chicago food halls!
The passage to the stadium was once covered entirely by a stone arch roof. Today, only one section remains. It's easy to imagine how athletes felt as they ran down the narrow entry into the stadium
The wooden roof is what burned on 15 April 2019, taking the spire with it. When it was built, Notre Dame Cathedral required 52 acres of forest to complete the roof.
Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, NM: The Mysterious and Miraculous Staircase
Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times..
Solo travel doesn't really have many downsides
Unclaimed Baggage Center is easy to find in Scottsboro, AL.
Milwaukee Art Museum: Architect Santiago Calatrava designed MOM to resemble a ship. Given its location on the Lake Michigan waterfront, his idea was brilliant. (Photo credit: Suzanne Ball. All rights reserved.)
Peace solo travel by eating at a nice restaurant
Rome-Colosseum
U.S. Destinations-Seattle-Pike Place
Window shopping in Florence: Silk ties
The Acropolis in Athens awaits!
Craving Europe? There are some surprising European destinations in the US!

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