Cruise lines advise flying into a departure port city the day before a cruise begins. This is excellent advice, especially in the winter, when weather can cause flight delays. But, this traveler has no interest in wasting an entire day…
It’s time to think about what to pack for that upcoming trip. A list of packing mantras runs through my head. Stay lean and mean. Remember, you have to carry what you pack. Pack for comfort. There is nothing more…
A big city is not where one expects to find a United States National Park. Yet, between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio lies 33,000 acres of indigenous plants, wildlife, wetlands and waterfalls providing hikers, cyclists, bird watchers and horse enthusiasts a…
I have a confession to make. One of my foodie fantasies is to move to New Orleans and eat my way through the French Quarter. I am guessing it might take me a month or two, if I eat out…
In my adventurous lifetime I have climbed, rappelled, hiked, kayaked, and explored water falls and caves. But, it wasn’t until I was invited on the Deep Darkness Tour at Indiana Caverns that I did all of these things in one…
While musicians and merrymakers of New Orleans sleep, the sun is rising, and so are those with young traveling companions. The Big Easy really is action packed 24 hours a day and there are plenty of activities for entertaining kids…
To really learn about a place, journey past the tourist attractions and venture into the neighborhoods where locals live. On the border of the Fauberg-Marigny and Bywater neighborhoods of New Orleans is Press Street, named for the Cotton Presses that…
Heart & Soul Bed and Breakfast was my choice for accommodations on a visit to Mt. Airy, North Carolina, the real Mayberry. When I pulled up to the four room B&B located at 618 N Main Street, owners Pam and…
It can sometimes be challenging for a couple to design the perfect vacation. One wants to relax and rejuvenate while the other wants action and adventure. One wants recreational activities, the other wants to immerse in culture and history. Finding…
