A Cruise Can Be Full of Surprises!
An art auction was the last thing on our minds when my husband and I set sail on the Norwegian Jade to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We agreed not to buy each other gifts. The trip itself was our…
Victoria Hart
Victoria Hart travels the world looking for interesting life experiences. She loves to share her travel tips, bargains and strategies with her friends and family. Inspiring others to create their own adventures is her passion. Victoria’s desire to inspire a larger audience lead her to embark on a career in travel writing.
When Victoria unpacks her suitcase, she calls Dublin, Ohio home, where she lives with her husband John. Born in Los Angeles, California, Vicky’s family moved frequently, including stops in Wisconsin, England, Florida, Boston, Washington DC and Saudi Arabia. Vicky spent a summer term studying at St. Andrews University in Scotland.
She holds a B.S. in Communications from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
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A Farm to Table Experience at Dogwood Southern Table
It is just dinner. Or, is it just dinner? Can a meal change a diner’s perspective? Does the combination of foods a chef chooses to put on a plate have the capacity to surprise, excite and delight the guest, or…
A Girls Day Out in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina is a city rich in history, attracting many Revolutionary War and Civil War enthusiasts. Architectural preservation is also valued in Charleston, and many homes in old Charleston have been passed down within families from their original 18th…
Turtles Steal the Show on Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Located just 21 miles from Charleston, South Carolina, the magnificent Kiawah Island is known for its outstanding golf courses, fabulous tennis, and top rated Sanctuary Hotel. Sunrise on Kiawah Island There is more to see and do on Kiawah Island…
Exchange English Speaking Skills for Local Culture at Restaurante Ancora Madrid
English speakers traveling through Madrid can meet fascinating locals eager to learn English and share conversation with native speakers every Friday night from 8-10 pm at Restaurante Ancora, Luchana 23, 28010, Madrid. Located near the Bilbao Metro stop, Ancora is…
How Travel Motivates Closet Cleaning
My husband and I are trying to downsize. I say “trying”, because I naively thought this would be an event, when it actually is a process. We are downsizing so we can spend our time traveling and exploring the world…
Victoria Hart Launches Column, Near and Far, on Miles Geek
Traveling is a passion, but it also takes skill. Every trip I take, near and far, I learn new things that make the next trip easier. When I explore a faraway place, I often come home realizing that my curiosity…
Timesharing without the Long Term Commitment
When the timeshare salesperson approached you on your last vacation with promises of free excursions and meals for listening to a pitch, were you reluctant to say yes? Perhaps you said yes to the pitch, but just couldn’t justify the…
Bed and Breakfast Exchange Clubs Offer Hospitality at Affordable Price
I am always looking for ways to satisfy my wanderlust without paying vacation prices. So, when a family member told me about neighbors who were in their eighties and travelled the world using a bed and breakfast exchange club, I…
Creating a Royal Experience on a Budget at the Ritz Madrid
Imagine staying in a hotel built for a King, or sleeping where Prince Rainier III of Monaco and his Princess Grace Kelly spent their honeymoon. Picture a hotel in a time so regal that celebrities were refused accommodation, considered being…