Autumn in New Orleans: Parades & Festivals
New Orleans is open! For those of you looking for a long-weekend destination, but not wanting to travel too far, visiting the Big Easy is a must. Party like it’s Mardi Gras – even in the fall! New Orleans has so much to do year-round. With joyous festivals, sizzling street food, and mariachi bands around […]
Yosemite National Park
With many of us planning to stay closer to home this summer, more and more people are looking at visiting national parks, with Yosemite National Park at the top of their list. Hiking, rock climbing, skiing, biking or plain nature sightseeing – Yosemite National Park is one of the best places in the United States […]
Three Things to Experience When Traveling to Kenya
KENYA is the birthplace of the safari experience, and the movie “Out of Africa” can lay claim to triggering North America’s interest in East Africa safaris. We are also drawn to the Great Migration of wildebeest seen on National Geographic documentaries with cunning carnivores in hot pursuit. Here are things to experience when visiting Kenya. […]
New Zealand – Things to Know Before You Go
Visiting New Zealand for the first time? Here are some helpful tips and tricks before your trip! Visas and Customs When entering New Zealand, you may be questioned at the airport even if you don’t have anything to declare. This is because of the strict laws in place to preserve the country’s biodiversity. If traveling […]
Join Us For Our New Virtual Vaction Series!
If you are anything like me, you’re totally over being trapped inside and just eager to escape…we all miss travel. While right now the best place to be is in the safety of our homes, there will come a time when the world will be open again for us to explore. To help you escape, a few friends and […]
Four Ways Travel Can Help Bring Families Together Post-Pandemic
In its current state, the world we live in can feel like a scary place. Every ounce of normalcy in our day-to-day lives has been uprooted, and many of us fear to leave our own homes for essential items, let alone for travel. And while the days of social distancing and extended school closures may […]
Best Travel Movies to Watch Now
Since we are staying home, and most schools are closed as well, I thought it might be a help to recommend some of my favorite travel-themed movies that you can easily find on the many streaming services that are out there. What better way to spend a couple of hours with your family than watching […]
10 Misconceptions About Ireland
Think you’ll find leprechauns in Ireland? Think again. Despite what the world may think, Ireland doesn’t have any little green men, nor does it have a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow. Whether it’s your first or tenth time in Ireland, avoid these common misconceptions! 1. The Irish drink all the time […]
Ireland Travel – Your Top 13 FAQs
We’ve received over a dozen requests for Ireland over the last few weeks, along with a number of general questions. Here are the answers to the top 13 commonly asked questions we’ve received. How is the weather? Get the rundown on Ireland’s climate and seasons here. How populated is Ireland? Ireland’s population as of 2016 is […]
Solo Traveling in Ireland
For some travelers, the idea of exploring the world alone sounds invigorating. For others, it sounds lonely. But, it doesn’t have to be! If you’re without a match in 2020, this year might just be the perfect time to head to Ireland. Below are some tips for enjoying a visit to the country even if […]