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Heritage Adventurer:  A New Era for Heritage Expeditions

March 21, 2023 No Comments »

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I’m going to share something with you that I probably shouldn’t admit. After years of exploring the far corners of the world and working with various companies, I have a few favorite travel companies. I suppose much like parents – a travel writer is not supposed to have their favorites, but I do – cuz […]

How to Travel to Antarctica: The Ultimate Guide

December 20, 2019 44 Comments »

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Traveling to Antarctica is a bucket list item for a lot of people. And I’m lucky enough to have been to Antarctica – not once – but twice. On two occasions, I got to travel to Antarctica and cross a couple of items off my bucket list.  Right there at the top – there it […]

The Truth About How We See the Northern Lights

March 20, 2018 15 Comments »

Fairbanks northern lights tours

Until I went to Fairbanks Alaska I thought the Northern Lights were all just hype. No – I haven’t joined a Flat Earth Society or decided Global Warming is a hoax, I just didn’t know if I fully believed in the Northern Lights. I had good reason to doubt them. Often the Aurora Isn’t What […]

The Perfect New England Getaway Without Lifting a Finger

July 19, 2016 15 Comments »

New england getaway cruise

I grew up in the landlocked Midwest. Summers were spent at swimming pools, running through sprinklers, and sliding down a big yellow slip’n slide we set up in our yard. That was my only real exposure to water activities and water culture. I’m comfortable with cornfields, mile roads, and farming culture because that’s what I […]

The Best Street Art Berlin Tour

November 19, 2015 1 Comment »

The warehouse is chilly, dimly lit, and smells of paint. Curtis is dressed in black from head to toe and gives me the go-ahead nod. I look at all the cans in front of me, pick up the pink one, shake it, and push the top gently; my first attempt at graffiti is exhilarating and […]

Visit the Best Chocolate Houses in Paris on this Tasty Tour

February 18, 2015 10 Comments »

best chocolate in paris

You’ve heard of all of the famous fashion houses in Paris – Chanel, Pierre Cardin, Dior, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermès, Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent to name a few. But have you heard of the great chocolate houses in Paris? My love for fashion may be about equal to my love of chocolate – but […]

My 2014 Top Travel Experiences and How You Can Do Them

December 23, 2014 7 Comments »

Everyone seems to be after the ultimate travel experiences – things with local flare, educational value, or something that gives back. If it seems too hard to find them yourself – then I’ve done some of the work for you. I collected my top travel experiences from my 2014 travels and provided some info on […]

Eat With Locals While Traveling

May 27, 2014 10 Comments »

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“Beautiful things happen when you bring people together over food,” said Hila. We all sat at a long table with vases of fresh flowers, Billie Holiday playing in the background, and the room was softly glowing with votive candles. Another perfect foodie night out in New York City. However, I wasn’t at the latest Manhattan […]