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Ten ways to make holiday travel easier
Whether you go by car, train, or plane this holiday season, you will be traveling with millions of other people who are in a hurry. So here are some things to consider before you go. Beware: the most dangerous seat on the plane can be the aisle seat. An estimated 1,500 U.S. travelers are hurt…
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Ten ways to make holiday travel easier
Whether you go by car, train, or plane this holiday season, you will be traveling with millions of other people who are in a hurry. So here are some things to consider before you go. Beware: the most dangerous seat on the plane can be the aisle seat. An estimated 1,500 U.S. travelers are hurt…
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Ten things to do before an international trip.
Before beginning a long trip, I review my checklists. I hope they help to make your packing and planning easier. For the Airplane 1. Silicon ear plugs. 2. Eye Shield. 3. Warm sweater. 4. Comfortable Socks. 5. No Jet Lag Pills. Begin taking them as soon as you board. Emergenc-C or AirBorne tablets are immune…
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Ten things to do before an international trip.
Before beginning a long trip, I review my checklists. I hope they help to make your packing and planning easier. For the Airplane 1. Silicon ear plugs. 2. Eye Shield. 3. Warm sweater. 4. Comfortable Socks. 5. No Jet Lag Pills. Begin taking them as soon as you board. Emergenc-C or AirBorne tablets are immune…
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Seven haunted hotels…stay here if you dare
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE To celebrate Halloween, check out the seven spookiest hotels in the U.S. While we all know about the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park where the movie The Shinning was filmed, check out these hotels where you may just cozy up with the ghosts. We can’t say if…
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Top 10 travel mistakes and how to avoid them
Even the most seasoned traveler, like me, still makes mistakes. Here are the worst dumb mistakes that could have ruined my trips, but I’ve been very lucky. Learn from me and avoid unnecessary disasters. Look Backwards 1. Before you leave for your next destination, glance in the rear view mirror as you pull away from…
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Temples for a first-time visitor to kyoto, Japan
The intriguing history and beautiful traditions of Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan, stretch back over 12 centuries, but how does a first-time visitor choose which to see among the Kyoto’s 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines? April Orcutt describes her first trip to Japan and the seven temples that were her favorites –…
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Yellowstone country in wyoming boasts lots of low budget or free experiences.
When we traveled on a family vacation to Yellowstone and onward to Cody, Wyoming we spotted bear along the road, caught fish in lakes, hiked, and attended our first Western Rodeo with riders, ropers, bull riders and bronc busters from all over the country. We discovered lots of free and moderately priced things to do. …
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Yellowstone country in wyoming boasts lots of low budget or free experiences.
When we traveled on a family vacation to Yellowstone and onward to Cody, Wyoming we spotted bear along the road, caught fish in lakes, hiked, and attended our first Western Rodeo with riders, ropers, bull riders and bronc busters from all over the country. We discovered lots of free and moderately priced things to do. …
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Best places to view the golden gate bridge
I drive across the bridge several times a week and never tire of its moods, magnificence and changing faces. Here are some of the best viewing spots. Those listed below are all free and open to the public. Note for out-of-towners: San Francisco can be very windy, particularly in the summer. Remember to wear layers,…
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The america’s cup races in San Francisco bay. explore its maritime past and kayak, sail, rocket boat, or cruise in the bay.
Ever since majestic clipper ships transported hordes of gold-seeking “49ers” to her shores, San Francisco has been a legendary port-of-call. From rousing sea chanteys to historical walking tours, the tale of San Francisco’s coming-of-age is most eloquently told in the history of its waterfront. Today, visitors have more opportunities than ever before to explore and…
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Surviving the Thailand tsunami
My family and I couldn’t wait to vacation in Southern Thailand where the weather is almost always sunny and deliciously warm. The ocean is calm and clear. That’s where my husband, two daughters and I joined many other North Americans, Europeans and Australians. We had plans to snorkel, dive, sail, kayak and relax. We had…
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Bagettes and biodiversity in the coral sea, new caledonia
A tiny island, a dot on the map between Fiji, Tahiti, Australia and New Guinea, is attracting attention from avid divers and botanists. Flying into the French Territory of New Caledonia, within the Melanesian sub-region of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll cross the barrier reef and enter the world’s largest lagoon, ranked as a UNESCO World…
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Burma or myanmar. now’s the time to go.
Mayanmar is a “hot” destination these days. My travel writer colleague at USA Today told me she had a very hard time getting hotel reservations. My experience was quite different. We made plans online and stayed in family-owned little hotels and guesthouses. We went to see the ancient Buddhist temples, and meet the warm, gentle,…
