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A Day Trip to Channel Islands National Park

September 24, 2023 by Tom Bartel
channel islands dolphin

Taking a day trip to Channel Islands National Park off Ventura, California, is well worth the effort. Hiking, kayaking, and wildlife.

Categories National Parks, Nature and Wildlife, United States Tags California

Yeats’ Lake Isle of Innisfree, Sligo, Ireland

September 25, 2023September 24, 2023 by Tom Bartel
lake isle innisfree ireland

The Isle of Innisfree is indeed a real place. It’s a small uninhabited island within Lough Gill, in County Sligo in western Ireland, a relatively peaceful place where Nobel Prize … Read more

Categories Europe, Ireland Tags dailyphoto

How to Make Flying Easier and More Comfortable

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 by Tom Bartel
make flying easier

A few things you can do, and wear, to make flying easier and much more comfortable. How to book your flight, choose your seats; organize your carry-on, enjoy traveling with ease.

Categories Packing Tips, Travel Tips Tags clothing

Viking’s Rhine River Cruise Top Shore Excursions

September 23, 2023 by Kristin Henning
Viking Rhine River shore excursions

This Viking River Cruise on the Rhine sailed from Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam. The ship itself and the scenic cruise combined perfectly with included and optional shore excursions.

Categories Arts and Culture, Europe, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland Tags strasbourg, Viking Cruises

10 Steps to More Responsible Travel

September 23, 2023September 19, 2023 by Kristin Henning
10 steps to more responsible travel

10 Steps to More Responsible Travel. Eco-friendly and sustainable travel explained. Tips for how to become a responsible traveler.

Categories Experienced Travelers, Travel Tips

The Erotic Art of Pompeii and Herculaneum

September 21, 2023September 18, 2023 by Tom Bartel
pompeii erotic art

Ancient Romans had a more open attitude toward sex. These erotic works of art are found not only in brothels and public baths in Pompeii and Herculaneum, but also in private homes.

Categories Arts and Culture, Europe, History Travel, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tags Herculaneum, Pompeii

The Four Best Travel Walking Shoes for Women

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 by Kristin Henning
Best hiking shoes and boots for women

After years on the go, I’ve arrived at a plan for packing the best walking and travel shoes: hiking shoes, city shoes, sandals, and a spare pair for fun. All with comfort and packability in mind.

Categories Packing Tips, Resources, Travel Tips

The Road to El Mirador, Guatemala

September 10, 2023August 30, 2023 by Tom Bartel
el mirador hiking

Walking 120 kilometers through the Guatemala tropical jungle to the Mayan ruins at El Mirador was an adventure.

Categories Active Travel, Adventure, Guatemala, North America

The Camino de Santiago: Shoes, Socks, and Blisters

August 29, 2023 by Tom Bartel
Walking tours, walking tips

An comprehensive discussion of the shoes and socks you need for the Camino de Santiago, along with tips on preventing and treating blisters.

Categories Active Travel, Camino de Santiago, Spain

Three Days in London

September 14, 2023August 26, 2023 by Kristin Henning

Your itinerary for three days in London, featuring live theater, free museums, and a selection of London hotels, bars, and restaurants.

Categories Arts and Culture, England, Europe Tags London
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