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VISIT THE GILDED AGE MANSIONS OF NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
The Gilded Age mansions of Newport, Rhode Island fall into the category of the ultra-rich. This is the kind of rich associated with absurdly large diamonds, gold plated silverware, butlers and ladies’ maids. The kind of over-the-top ostentation found only […]
HOW TO VOLUNTEER WITH ANIMALS ABROAD
One way to combine a love of animals, travel and a passion for giving back is to volunteer with animals abroad. That’s what Trisha Dalgar Fravel did. This is her beautiful story. ***** To volunteer with animals abroad means traveling […]
HOW TO VISIT THE BILTMORE ESTATE IN ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, USA
To visit the Biltmore Estate is to be transported to another age; a Gilded Age age of unimaginable luxury where dinner parties for hundreds of guests were held in opulent splendor in the midst of priceless furnishings and decorative arts. […]
BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO VISIT IN CENTRAL PARK, NYC – WITH MAP!
Central Park is the lungs of New York City. The beautiful places to visit in Central Park are a refuge for the city’s residents and visitors alike. Here are some photos of NYC’s oasis in late summer along with a […]
TRAVEL AROUND ASIA AND AFRICA THROUGH THE MAGIC OF BOOKS
You can travel around Asia and Africa without leaving home through the magic of books. The best books are those that conjure a sense of the destinations. Here is a travel reading list created by people who travelled there, fell […]
HOUSE SITTING ABROAD: TRAVEL THE WORLD ON A BUDGET
House sitting abroad is one way to travel the world comfortably on a budget. People often mention a lack of funds as a reason they don’t travel more. As accommodation expenses are one of the highest costs while traveling, it […]
EXPERIENCE THE NATURE OF CUBA: NATIONAL PARKS AND BIOSPHERE RESERVES
The nature of Cuba is as diverse as the people who live here. If you’re a nature lover, you’ll find Cuba has an amazing biodiversity worth experiencing for yourself. On this 42,426 square-mile island, there are biosphere nature reserves, endangered […]
CRINGEWORTHY TRAVEL MISTAKES I MADE AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Travel mistakes are as common as places to travel to. It’s part of the travel experience. I once mistook a brothel for a massage spa. But more on that later. You listen to travel tips and advice but you are […]
TRAVEL THE AMERICAS THROUGH BOOKS THAT INSPIRE WANDERLUST
Books that inspire wanderlust travel are some of the most satisfying reads you can have and a great way to travel the Americas through your literary imagination. The Americas are full of soaring vistas, improbable towns, intriguing history and colorful […]
20 TOP HAVANA MUSEUMS YOU MUST SEE
Updated September 2020. Havana museums do not get the credit they deserve. When you think Cuba, you think music, classic American cars, colonial architecture, smooth rum and a vibrant nightlife among other things. But Havana has so much to offer […]
AN EPIC 5-DAY AMALFI COAST ITINERARY
The Amalfi Coast is one of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations. This coastal paradise is located in southern Italy just a short distance from Naples. The whole area is brimming with blue water beaches, soaring mountain ranges, and idyllic […]
SEE THE BEST AUTUMN COLORS IN THE UNITED STATES
Traveling to enjoy optimum autumn colors, or leaf peeping, has become increasingly popular. Peak fall foliage dates are communicated way in advance to give people a chance to plan their perfect self guided autumn tour to enjoy fall scenery. As […]