Travel

Experienced travelers have formulated some common sense and simple ideas as they’ve hit the road over the years. Here’s a few of them to help you travel light and easy: Timing is everything If you’re flying you already know enough to allow plenty of time to queue up at the Read more…

When money is tight yet cabin fever has set in so bad that you need to get out and experience something new and exciting, why not try a staycation? A vacation near home that requires a hundred miles of travel, or less. This is especially great when you’ve got small Read more…

Winter skiing in Utah, with the Greatest Snow on Earth, is always a great way to start or end your vacation in Utah. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg, so to speak. Utah offers many other activities to make your winter vacation memorable. Temple Square.  The Holiday Lights Read more…

Tapas bars are justly famous in Spain for their light yet filling snacks. Buy a glass of wine, and settle back to enjoy slices of crusty bread, always baked on the premises, with hamon, Spanish olives, or anchovy/artichoke heart pate.  But there’s more to Spanish cuisine than that. Much more. Read more…

The bridges of Paris are an intriguing world unto themselves. There’s never enough time to see all the sights in Paris, but there’s no excuse for not spending at least a few hours reveling in the beauty and romance of these structures that are always open and free. And the Read more…

Cambodia is an ancient country that provides travelers with a wealth of activities and opportunities to both marvel at their fabulous past and enjoy the current beauty, cuisine, and friendly people. Here are a few tips to help make your vacation to this Southeast Asian country a delight: Be aware Read more…

In Sweden they call it flygskam, which translates as ‘flight shame.’ Here in the United States we don’t have a single word for the determination to leave smaller carbon footprints when we travel. As the Holidays approach and many folks plan their travel itineraries for the next two months, it’s Read more…

A recent media survey shows how Americans plan to spend their vacation time this Holiday season. The breakdown goes like this: Americans have been saving up those vacation days for holiday in order to live the life of Riley by the end of the year. The recent survey reveals that about Read more…

Fall is over; winter has arrived. It’s cold, foggy, rainy, snowy, and just the right time to take a vacation before the real Holiday madness begins. Whether you’re going to Phuket, Paris, or Poughkeepsie, here are a few tech tips to keep things safe and sane. Don’t post until you’re Read more…

If you want an unhurried and uncommercialized vacation on the island of Maui, make sure you leave room on your schedule for the county seat of Maui County — Wailuku. The sleepy little town of fifteen-thousand lies west of Kahului, at the mouth of scenic Iao Valley. To look at Read more…