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Get Fit With 9 of the Best Fitness YouTubers

Home workouts have exploded in the past year and YouTube fitness videos are a great resource for online workouts! I’ve always worked out at home, whether I did all of my workouts in my family room, or as a way to supplement my gym workouts. And YouTube is one of the ways I keep fit when traveling. Whether lockdowns may have prevented you from going to the gym or maybe you’re just not comfortable going yet, check out some of...

Cruising to Victoria? Take the Best Food Tour

“I’m not a glutton. I am an explorer of food.” Erma Bombeck Are you taking an Alaskan cruise and find yourself cruising to Victoria? I found the best food tour for you to take! The last day of our Alaskan cruise found us not in Alaska, but in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.  As much as I enjoyed the spectacular beauty and outdoor activities in Alaska, this city girl was ready for some urban adventure.  I’ve mentioned before that food tours...

Want to Pack More? Here’s the Best Gear to Use

“If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light.” Cesar Pavese Packing well is part art and part science.  We want to take as much stuff as possible in the smallest space possible. If you want to pack more, having the right packing gear is essential. It can make all the difference in how much you can pack and what it looks like when you arrive.  Here’s the best packing gear I have found. This list is small but...

Tivoli Gardens – a Must-See in Copenhagen

“That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up.” Walt Disney Last summer, our family went on a Baltic Cruise that started in Copenhagen, Denmark.  We arrived in Copenhagen the day before the cruise departed and had the absolute pleasure of exploring this amazing city.  While our time in Copenhagen was short, we saw so many things and fell in love with the city.  Of the many things to do in Copenhagen is visit Tivoli Gardens.  What...

First Time Flying? What to Expect Step By Step – 2021

First time flying? Or maybe it’s been a while? From packing to security to boarding, there’s a lot to think about when flying and it can be overwhelming. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know when flying for the first time. This is the first in my Travel 101 series of posts on the basics of travel. This series will primarily be geared to the new or infrequent traveler. However, as someone that travels a lot,...

Cruising to Cuba? Check out Fusterlandia in Havana

“Peculiar travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God.” Kurt Vonnegut Going on a cruise to Cuba? I can’t recommend Fusterlandia enough. It’s just plain fun. If you are in Havana on a cruise, or just find yourself in Cuba, you owe it to yourself to visit this little gem. It’s cool, free, educational, and inspirational. What more could you ask for? Fusterlandia is an art installation/fantasy located just outside of downtown Havana. I had read about it while researching things...

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...

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...

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...