There’s no doubt that traveling when you're older is not the same as traveling in your 20s or 30s. For a start, you’ll probably be more apt to lap up the history and culture of a place, although it would be unfair to characterize all twenty and thirtysomethings as uninterested in that type of thing. As an older solo traveler, you can take your time and immerse yourself in these … [Read more...]
How to Keep Up Your Fitness On a Summer Road Trip
The season of road trips is upon us, which means it’s about time we consider how healthy we plan on staying this summer. Summer affects most people in one of two ways: either the sun makes you lethargic and eager to stay inside, or it gives you energy and motivates you to go out. Whichever one you are, these road trip fitness tips will keep you in shape. Summer road trips … [Read more...]
Why a Staycation May Be Just the Vacation You Need
It’s important to take the time to unplug, unwind, and relax every now and again. A lot of people take vacation time to focus on taking a break and creating a positive work-life balance. Taking time for yourself is good, but taking a big vacation to do it is not always feasible. Fortunately, there’s more than one way to take a vacation. A staycation is a vacation that you … [Read more...]
A Bushwacker Cocktail: And Flinging Fish in Alabama
The recipe from the famous Florabama bar in Alabama is top-secret but this one is pretty close. Enjoy! Make sure to read more about the bar and its fish-flinging contest underneath. Enjoy this recipe! Make your Bushwacker cocktail look extra special in a Hurricane Glass by clicking here The Flora Bama Mullet Toss I had no idea what to expect when I accepted an … [Read more...]
Travel Tips and Tricks from Samantha Brown
The Travel Adventure Show takes place in Los Angeles every year and I always try to attend. At previous shows, I've learned expert travel tips such as Rick Steves and Patricia Schultz. This time I sat down to watch Samantha Brown, who's the host and executive producer of Places to Love on PBS. Her talk focused on the "places" that were chosen to be featured on her show … [Read more...]