Looking for a unique gift for a travel lover? Enjoy The Wood Travel Map is a unique, high quality map decor that’s perfect for any size wall. I often find unique things that I’ve started calling “Really Cool Stuff” and featuring them. This time, I’m focused on a really cool gift that I received from … Read more
When I travel, I always like to pick travel destinations I’ve never visited. Part of the joy of travel is the discovery of new things – the people, the food, the architecture. And I’m pretty fortunate to have had to chance to visit a lot of places, both big and small. Sometimes, it’s nice to … Read more
There are really only two reasons to stop at an airport bar: to kill time or to have a drink. Or, most likely, both. In fact, both were my reasons when I made my way to a wine bar at Dallas Love Field last week. When I’m heading home from a trip and I’m traveling by myself, … Read more
It’s halfway through July and more than halfway through Evan’s summer vacation. The days I have left to cross items off our summer bucket list are growing shorter. But I refuse to pressure myself to have fun. Wait. That sounds wrong. I mean, that I don’t want to overplan and overschedule and never stop to enjoy … Read more
Even bloggers need a vacation and by the time you read this, I’ll be most of the way through my weeklong Disney vacation. We usually go for a week every February for several reasons: The weather isn’t blazing hot. The crowds are low (relatively speaking). It’s low season (in terms of accommodations). We really, really … Read more
Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved Volvo. She was always attracted to quirky cars and loved the boxy designs she saw barreling down the highways. And those headrests! How could she forget those distinctive headrests!! But the closest she ever got to a Volvo was her college boyfriend who bought his … Read more
When I was 24, I joined the ranks of the travel industry. I wanted to get out and see the world and the only way I could think to afford it was to become part of the industry that promoted the one thing I wanted to do! While it didn’t pay well, the fringe benefits … Read more
I grew up in a small town on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Sounds idyllic and to a certain degree, it was. We’d ride our bikes a mile to the beach and play on the cliffs. We’d spend hours in the woods making up adventure games. We used the entire neighborhood for hide and … Read more
Sure, it sounds cliche. Wish upon a star. Dreams come true. Pixie dust and mouse ears and everything that is JUST SO CONTRIVED AND COMMERCIAL ABOUT DISNEY! I get that. I get that not everyone dreams of a Disney vacation. And even if you do, you may not dream of the inevitable meltdown your child … Read more
You know how you’re just strolling along being all healthy and fine, and maybe even bragging about how the sickness hasn’t hit your house in a long time? And then what happens… Well, for me, I drove up to New York to visit my in-laws for Easter and came back with a little souvenir. Namely, … Read more
