It’s that time of year! Travel shows are popping up all over the country, ready to tempt–and educate–us, as we wander the aisles of huge convention centers. Do we really need travel show tips? Isn’t it enough to pick...
Where to Go in 2018: 7 Places to Consider
Where to go in 2018? What’s the hot destination? What’s off the beaten path? Where does your dollar go the farthest? Is this the year for a bucket list trip? I gave you a list in 2017: Paris, Montréal, the...
TravelSmart Woman Award: Top Ten Story for 2017!
TravelSmart Woman earned a “Top Ten” award from GoNOMAD for a travel story about the Presepe tradition in Naples, Italy. Read the story to learn how manger scenes (presepi) are lovingly personalized and passed down through generations. There is an...
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....
5 Extra Reasons to Visit Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Sure, go for the birds and monkeys. Watch out for the beautiful–but poisonous–tiny frogs. Marvel at the giant sea turtles as they dig deep nests to lay a hundred eggs. It’s an incredible country with volcanoes, waterfalls, and...
Maple Recipes from Quebec: A Year-Round Tradition
Maple recipes from Quebec don’t get any more authentic. Not only is maple syrup unique to North America, but 80% of the world supply comes from Quebec. To give you an idea: Vermont is the largest producer in the...
How to Meet People When You Travel Solo
How to meet people when you travel solo? Not always easy. It’s not just a matter of being out-going. Some cultures don’t welcome “friendliness” from strangers. In fact, a woman can put herself at risk by seeming to encourage...
Disaster relief: What a traveler can do
Disaster relief: Many of us wonder how to help. Lately, there have been hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and fires. As travelers, we’ve been to many of these places. We’ve met the people. We’ve seen their communities, maybe visited their homes....
UNESCO: Why It Matters to Travelers
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:...
Quebec City: 5 Reasons to Visit
Quebec City: Magnifique! Why should you go? Plenty of reasons! It feels like France…without the jet lag. Eastern Time Zone! Plus, 95% of Quebec City citizens speak French. But hotels and restaurants employ English-speakers, so you will be understood....