7 Tips To Get More Sleep When Traveling

As much as I love to travel, I haven’t resorted to sleeping on floors. And at this age, I don’t see that ever happening. If you’re young and your back can handle it, go for it! Regardless of where you sleep, it can tough to get enough sleep when traveling. So I’m sharing 7 tips to get more sleep when traveling. My bed is one of my favorite places to be. I love my sheets and my pillow and I...

carmo ruins in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon Must See – Carmo Ruins

“The ruins proclaim the building was beautiful.” Mohsin Hamid A trip to Lisbon had been on my bucket list for a while. Once there, I fell completely under its spell. Portugal is a stunning country with so much to see and do. There’s a rustic elegance to Lisbon that feels different than other European cities I’ve visited. There’s no pretense. It’s not trying to be anything more than what it is. Because what it is, is amazing. In a city...

review of Away's Everywhere Bag

Why I Love the Away Everywhere Bag – Review 2021

Away Everywhere Bag 2021 Update I’ve been using my Everywhere Bag for several years now! I still love it and am very impressed that it looks brand new even with the wear and tear I put it through traveling. The fabric, zippers, and straps show no signs of wear and still work perfectly. The Away Everywhere Bag craftmanship is exceptional. Their products are by far the best quality travel gear I’ve used. Away Everywhere Bag Review When you travel for...

paragliding in Crucita, Ecuador

Wanna Fly? Paragliding in Crucita, Ecuador

“Don’t just fly, soar.” Dumbo Paragliding in Ecuador was at the top of my must-do list when we visited. I’m a big fan of The Amazing Race and had seen the contestants doing it a few years back and couldn’t get it out of my head. It looked like the perfect marriage of thrill-seeking and serenity. This adventure also brought about some unexpected travel woes and larger lessons about human nature and that sometimes you just need to trust. More...

3 Travel Accessories Under $10

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links that earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I use and love and think you will too. “Sometimes ,” said Pooh, “the smallest things take up the most space in your heart.” Little things often have the biggest impact on our experiences. Read on to discover three little travel accessories that will make travel better and all are under $10! A couple of weeks ago, I...

The 3 Best Free (or nearly free) Tours

“You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” Eugene Fodor One day a friend asked me how my family could afford to take so many trips on what we made.  My response?  Because we’re cheap!  Seriously, we’ve rarely allowed ourselves to fall into the vacation mentality of “We’re on vacation, who cares what it costs!”  Being choosy about how we spend our dollars while traveling has meant that we can take more vacations, more often and still enjoy ourselves. ...

The Best Clothes to Travel In

“A woman is never sexier than when she is comfortable in her clothes.” Vera Wang As much as I would like to look cute while traveling, it’s just too hard. I usually fly 2-4 times a month and have learned that at some point during each trip I’m going to experience at least one of the following: 1) sweating, 2) being excessively cold, 3) a need to run to catch a flight, or 4) a need to be super comfortable...

Why I Travel

“Travel makes you modest.  You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”  Gustave Flaubert I love this quote because the more I travel, the more I realize what a tiny place each of us occupies on this planet of ours.  I also realize that the more I see, the more there is to be seen.  I love my home.  Kentucky is a beautiful state full of warm, friendly people.  I’m lucky to call myself a Kentuckian.  But...