Sometimes the best way to remember moments is through photography. There are times I’ll pick up a photo album or an old post online and only remember its finest details through imagery. A sunset photo in the Negev Desert in Israel helps me recall the taste of warm Bedouin tea in tents that evening, or a photo … Continued
This post contains affiliate links. While in your home country, medical emergencies might not seem likely and even if something happens there’s probably a quick way of getting to a hospital for professional help. Afterwards, you can ride home in a vehicle and recuperate in bed for as long as necessary. This all changes when … Continued
This post contains affiliate links. Technology has truly transformed travel. We’ve become more independent and in control of our own experiences while on the road; but do you know someone who takes it to the next level? They always pull out the coolest (and most useful) gadgets and you think to yourself “why didn’t I think of that!?” … Continued
This post contains affiliate links It’s the day everyone has been waiting for to start Holiday shopping: Black Friday! Maybe you’re still wondering what to get that nature-loving traveler on your list? The ones who are out and about carrying all worldly possessions on their backs. Here’s a nature lover gift guide just in time: Super … Continued
People make the place. That’s why it’s important to find ways of reaching out when traveling: Having conversations, discovering off-the-beaten-path restaurants, staying in a location where you may actually make friends. Hanging with other travelers is awesome as you’ll learn about new cultures and generally grow as a person. Though, isn’t everyone’s goal to discover more about the … Continued
If you’re like me, you still have 99.9% of your Holiday shopping to do. Yup, in just a few weeks, it’s go time! But not to worry, that’s what this handy guide is for. Every Thursday, we’ll share gift ideas aimed at all the hard-to-buy-for travelers in your life. Who likes to be wet and cold … Continued
A three-day weekend spent in California’s high desert at a music festival left eardrums happily ruined. As a burning super moon crept above the hills of Southern California’s high desert, it cast into relief the silhouettes of thousands of people and Joshua Trees dancing in unison to the beat of Desert Daze music festival. Together … Continued
This article was originally featured on the website Hilton Mom Voyage. By Lisa Grabelle DEATH VALLEY: Sounds like a perfect destination for family fun, huh? You’d be surprised! OK, I’ll admit the idea of traveling on desolate highways for hours with NO roadside gas stations, NO restaurants, NO other cars, NO bathrooms, and OMG – … Continued
Agua Azul from ground level. Our Mexican adventure (or adventures) began with a phone call from a mid-west advertising agency. It was their producer – a guy who I’d known from previous jobs. He said they were bidding a package of spots for their client, Kool Cigarettes to run in Mexico and probably the rest … Continued
The Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel look pretty much the same as they did when Ferdinand Magellan and Sir Charles Darwin sailed these waters hundreds of years ago. From the deck of the Stella Australis on the 3-day expedition cruise from Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile, I spent a lot of time … Continued