Travel Stories
Visit Westeros with a Trip to Northern Ireland
Your Guide to Seeing Rome in Three Days
Rome is one of my favorite cities. This extraordinary capital overflows with exciting things to see, amazing food to eat, and endless things to do. Unless you have unlimited time to savor all of Rome you need a plan to see the city. Here are my ideas for a 3-day...
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See the World – Don’t Forget Your Passport. Six Helpful Tips
Close to 60% of Americans don’t have a passport. To be honest, that number surprised (shocked!) me. Getting your passport isn’t complicated or overly time-consuming. If you’re over 16 it’s good for ten years, and after the first initial interview (at your local post...
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You Gotta Have Faith and Help from a Travel Advisor
A leap of faith. Some things in life require a leap of faith, like getting married, having kids, or starting a business. You plan and prep, organize and agonize, and then you leap (and keep working). Travel is also a leap of faith, one that requires trust in yourself...
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LONDON, JUST LIKE IN THE MOVIES… WELL SORT OF
The love of a book, movie, or TV show can lead you to unique and wonderful places. It's easy to step into the world of a beloved character when films and television shows use real-life locations as a stand-in for a fictional world. Our imagination is a powerful thing,...
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Nine Amazing Things to See and Do in Iceland
Iceland is hot. Not literally hot (the average temperature in July is only 50–55 °F), but a hot travel destination for Americans. Almost one-third of all visitors to Iceland are from the U.S., which isn't surprising because the country is smallish (about the size of...
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Celebrate Good Times…With a Celebration Vacation
Getting older IS something to celebrate, and many people are celebrating BIG TIME. According to AARP (no, I’m NOT a member - yet!) 75% of adults 45 or older plan to take a “celebration vacation” at some point. Forget the party and gifts; these people want to spend...
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Ooh la la….12 Tips for a Magical Trip to Paris
Ahhh… Paris. City of love, city of light…Perfect for a summer getaway. Go with an open mind and good walking shoes, and you’ll fall in love. I promise. If you go, here are a few suggestions to make the most of your trip. 1. If you love literature visit the...
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Tips to Survive the Red Eye
True confession, I don’t fly well. My nerves get to me, and I’ve convinced myself that I can’t sleep on a plane — not a good combination. Long haul flights are physically and mentally demanding. The combination of boredom, dehydration (my personal obsession), sleep...
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Ten Tips for an Amazing Trip to Ireland
Ireland is a lovely country, with friendly people, a vibrant art scene, history everywhere you look, fantastic food and pubs, and writers (so many outstanding writers). I last visited the "Emerald Isle" in 2017, and I barely scratched the surface of seeing and...
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