Category: tourism and holidays

The loss of a beloved family member or friend is a profound emotional journey, marked by moments of grief, reflection, and the inevitable task of sorting through their possessions. Decluttering…

Vancouver Road Trip itinerary As residents of Vancouver, we’re often asked about the best things to do in Vancouver. The next most common question is – what is the best…

Lake Geneva is the Swiss Riviera and part of French Switzerland.  It feels very different from other parts of Switzerland, what with everyone speaking French, and Lausanne feels very metropolitan…

Here’s some good news. In the last two years, involuntary passenger bumping from flights has dropped more than 77%.   But what happens if you are bumped off a flight?…

Arriving in Luang Prabang recently—and for the first time in 14 years—I was struck by a couple of things. First, by how little I remembered: If I didn’t know I…

All-inclusive resorts have their appeal, especially if what you want is to lay on the beach, swim, read, and have all of your needs taken care of. But you can…

Here’s an inside guide on how to visit the dreamy Ecuador cloud forests – and why you should. Overlooking the cloud forest in Ecuador The Cloud Forests of Ecuador The…

The desire a parent feels to protect their child is instinctive, consuming, and, sometimes, misguided. We are authors and mothers. Between our two families we have four children, boys and…

Sure, some of these travel tips are basic. But Thanksgiving travel is looking to be an even bigger mess than normal this year, especially around the East Coast. So this…

Las Vegas, a bustling city known for its vibrant nightlife and busy streets, also faces the grim reality of truck accidents. These incidents not only disrupt traffic but can lead…

Are you planning to travel to Japan for the first time? If so, this detailed Tokyo blog post was written for you. Most first time visitors to Japan will arrive,…

Death Valley is the largest U.S. National Park within the contiguous United States.  Death Valley is located in eastern California and has valleys, mountains, canyons, salt flats, sand dunes, and…

Most Americans don’t even have one passport, but there are others, including me, who actually carry two US passports.   Is that possible? Is it even legal? And the answer…

I knew my trip to Macau was going to be a good time from the moment I arrived. As I exited the ferry terminal toward the city, palm trees swaying…

Is it possible to travel solo to New York City on a budget? Yes. But, it will take some planning. While New York City can be expensive, there are plenty of affordable…

In a region with over 500 wineries, finding the right La Rioja Bodega for you is no easy feat. Luckily, we’ve worked tirelessly to gather this list of the best…

Solo travel has seen a considerable rise in popularity since the pandemic, with many people wanting to meet like-minded versions of themselves through a holiday experience abroad. Many women who…

So you’ve finished your Thanksgiving dinner and you’re finally sick of turkey leftovers. It’s time to get out there and hit the great new restaurant that just opened in your…

As of 2023, IBMS reports over 325,876 Payroll & Bookkeeping Services businesses in the US. Besides meticulous record-keeping, these companies also perform other indispensable services in the corporate landscape. As…

European River Cruise with Viking River Cruises Discovering Europe on an intimate river cruise was on our travel wish list for many years. So it should not come as a…

When I visited St. Petersburg Clearwater, it was on a business trip, so there wasn’t much time for sightseeing.  However, there was a little bit of time to enjoy some…

This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from the Sonoran Desert and the legendary Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, celebrating its 95th birthday this weekend. I have all the travel…

I’ve visited Myanmar twice as of January 2024: In 2010; and then in 2016. As I wrote in January of the Last Normal Year™, Myanmar became at least half-a-century more…

The USA is a country of diverse landscapes, cultures, and flavors. It’s also huge. It takes 44 hours to drive non-stop from San Francisco to New York City. With so…