If you are like many Americans, you may only speak one language. I am guilty of that. I tried learning Spanish in high school but a bad teacher, who got fired, didn’t inspire me to learn more than a few phrases. I’ve been on several trips to foreign countries where people spoke English but I sometimes got stuck wondering what was being said or what a sign meant. A translator … [Read more...]
Suzanne Maggio Walked the Camino in Spain at Age 60 | Interview
After years of working as a social worker and psychology instructor, Suzanne Maggio walked El Camino de Santiago in Spain traveling solo. She was 60 when she did it and is a big advocate for solo travel. There is never a right time to take a big adventure. She is now 65 and has taken three long solo walking trips. One was the third leg of the Via Francigena in … [Read more...]
How to Play Trip Chaser: An Engaging Card Game for Travel Lovers
Are you an avid traveler who loves to play games? You may enjoy a game called Trip Chaser. It’s a card game small enough to take with you when you travel that you can play with 2 to 6 of your like-minded friends. There are no pieces to lose other than playing cards that fit in a handy box. The instructions are available via a QR code you access on your phone, tablet, or … [Read more...]
Winter Packing Tips by Meteorologist Cheryl Nelson
Cheryl Nelson is an award-winning TV Host, Meteorologist, CBM, and Lifestyle and Travel Expert. She has been featured on Travel & Leisure, Fox News, CNBC, KTLA, The Washington Post. and many other media outlets. As the founder of the website PreparewithCher.com, she offers tips on a variety of topics, including travel preparedness. I interviewed her and she gave me … [Read more...]
Are You and Your Home Ready for an Extended Vacation?
Extended vacations are great and can be a fantastic way to hit the “reset” button if you’ve been feeling stressed. However, planning for a long time away from home can end up adding to your stress if you’re not careful. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little extra patience and preparation, you can get yourself and your home ready for a long time away. … [Read more...]