Every year, I declare the best destination of my 365 days of travel that I think readers would most enjoy. The past two winners were classic vacation pleasers: the Caribbean island of Curacao, and fairytale Quebec City, Canada. Few of you, however, saw this year’s pick coming… My favorite place I traveled this year was Pittsburgh! Are you surprised???… [Read More]
Trip Planning and Packing
Colorado Mountains: RMNP via Trail Ridge Road
In July, I became bedraggled — a bedraggledom born from changing the hundredth diaper, packing the thousandth lunch, and grading the ten thousandth essay. (No lie! I can show you the math.) Panting, I whipped open a cheap flight search engine and spurred it into motion. To where could I escape for a two day… [Read More]
The Best of Boulder Hikes? Great Colorado Mountain Views!
Ooo, that sweet spot of finding a hike that’s just the right distance, elevation, time, and shade… which has stunning views at the summit as a reward! During my recent trip to Boulder, Colorado, my friends and I scoured the web for suggestions on the best moderate mountain nearby from which we’d be able to… [Read More]
Portland, Maine: Ideas for a Fun New England Trip!
“What’s an easy trip from Boston for a romantic getaway?” I pondered this aloud, zooming out the map. “Where can we get a great New England vacation with less than 2 hours of driving?” Ah! Portland, Maine popped into view. Memories flowed of friends gushing: “Portland is delicious. Go there and EAT.” Food tourism? Decision… [Read More]
Folly Beach, SC: Friendly Island Beauty Near Charleston
“Folly Beach, SC is Calling!” I read the email subject line again, muttering, “Folly WHAT?” Images of 1907 Ziegfeld Follies dancers doing vaudeville by the ocean fluttered through my brain. I clicked open the message to reveal an invitation. Would I like to be in a tourism video featuring that island, conveniently located next to Charleston,… [Read More]
What is Too Sick to Travel? Or: “How to Decide if I Should Fly to Peru Tonight???”
“No offense, but you sound awful,” confessed my friend. “I think I’ll be better by tomorrow to make the flight to Peru and Machu Picchu!” I squeaked. I called my doctor with that theory later that day, and she responded bluntly: “No you won’t.” Welcome to the worst cold and flu season in decades: awash… [Read More]
