It’s been a year since Covid-19 went from a scary-but-remote sickness to a full-blown shutdown around the world. Even then, I was deliberately stubborn/naive about the possible effect on travel. Now, we still wonder what to do while we...
My First Post-Pandemic Getaway: Starved Rock State Park, Oglesby, IL
I couldn’t wait for my first post-pandemic getaway. Like most homebound travelers, I’d done my part to flatten the Covid Curve just by staying put. I even made the best of it, embracing my inner Janus, the Roman god...
5 Teas to Bring on Your Next Trip
Updated August 10, 2020. “A cup of tea would restore my normality,” wrote Douglas Adams in A HItchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. You don’t have to be British to enjoy a “cuppa,” although Turkey actually tops the list of...
How to Travel with Chronic Illness, Part 2: Preparation & Packing
“How to travel with chronic illness” sounds like there are two of you on the journey…and in a way, that’s true. Going anywhere with a medical condition means you’re bringing something along. Guess what? Everyone brings something. Budget constraints,...
Travel Insurance for Solos: Silent Companion for Your Journey
It’s no secret that I believe travel insurance is essential. It protects your investment before you ever leave home. It also covers those unanticipated medical mishaps (or worse) during your trip. And for the solo traveler? It’s not even...
Photo Tips for Your Device: Make Travel Shots Easy!
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,...
San Juan, Puerto Rico: Stay at the Birthplace of the Piña Colada
Caribe Hilton: Historical…and Home of the Piña Colada UPDATE: 3/26/19 Following the disaster of Hurricane Maria, one of my favorite hotels has been closed for 18 months. Great news! Starting May 15, 2019, Caribe Hilton is open again! It...
How to Be Airport-Savvy
No matter our travel style, when we’re trying to get somewhere, there’s one thing we can all probably agree on: Airports are a necessary evil. It’s not that they try to be difficult…at least, I don’t think so. So,...
8 Tips to Pack Light…Forever
Don’t wait till next New Years Day to change your packing habits. Resolve today–right now–to pack light forever. Once you do, you’ll never look back. There are a few simple guidelines that will make every trip easier. If Europeans...
Saving for Travel: How to Get to Your Next Destination
Saving for travel: a great idea, but not easy to do. We want to afford more than a long weekend, but everyday needs get in the way. A trip to Bali sounds heavenly…but the water heater just broke. How...