UPDATED December 28, 2022--Welcome to our guide on island hopping Phuket, Thailand! Located in the Andaman Sea, Phuket is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking natural beauty. One of...

Searching for challenging day hiking in the Grand Canyon? Let Grand Canyon hiking expert Dennis Foster show you five of his favorites. Dennis, who’s explored Grand Canyon trails for over 30 years...

Are you looking for the best way to get from Orlando airport to Disney World? It can be difficult to decide because of the many options. But fortunately, there ARE many options...

 If you're planning a trip to this iconic national park, one of the most important decisions you'll need to make is choosing between all the best places to stay at Grand Canyon.With...

Here top Grand Canyon viewpoints are revealed by outdoor photography expert Bill Ferris. Don't miss his recommendations for the best Grand Canyon views. Looking for the best places to catch Grand Canyon...

I just stayed at the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve and was so impressed that I had to dedicate a whole post to the Swan Reserve review. The location, right inside Disney...

Solo travel is nothing new to me. So then, why am I so anxious about this trip? At a tourism conference, I learn a way to become more innovative. Could asking myself,...

Travel writers from across the US and Canada gathered last month and uncovered the top things to do in downtown St Pete. They converged in St. Petersburg, Florida, for the annual International...

I was thrilled with my recent stay at Backland, a luxury glamping eco-resort, and so I want to share with you about glamping what to expect from chef-prepared meals to finding tranquility...

Could Florida be the Breakfast State of the Nation?I’m just back from Florida and judging from my food experiences there, the Sunshine State could be the breakfast bastion of the nation. Not...

I wasn't sure what to think about this new addition to the Best Boutique Hotels in Flagstaff list. But after a two-night stay, I was duly impressed and truly infatuated with the...

Whenever I visit Big Sky Country, I ask the locals for insider recommendations for the best things to do in Billings MT. Then, of course, I have to scout each one to...

Dan and I so enjoyed the sights and smells of roasting chile in the streets of Hatch, New Mexico, last year for the annual Hatch Chile Festival. We won't forget all our...

How do you get up close and personal with Andalusian horses when you visit Southern Spain? Of course, even if you’re not a horse-crazy girl like me, you’ll want to pat and...

In the backcountry hunting the best burger menu in Southeast Montana, I couldn’t have imagined what was about to unravel. A Southeast Montana Burger Trail map, which included a list of hamburger...

With 20 wineries in south Willamette Valley around Eugene and three urban wineries in Eugene, it isn’t easy to experience them all in one wine tasting trip. So to narrow your focus,...

I'm just back from Costa del Sol where I investigated the 10 best things to do in Marbella during a TBEX travel bloggers conference. One of the most beautiful places in Andalucia,...

I've spent the last twelve days visiting the most beautiful places in Andalucia (pronounced ahn-dah-loo-thee-ah in Spain.) My heart is wrenching that I must leave tomorrow morning. But before I get on...

I have a new favorite spot in Santiago, Spain, and I nearly missed it. Crazy, right? You see, I’ve been going to Santiago since 2005, but somehow, I missed this special place....

What is the azabache meaning and what does it symbolize? Azabache is considered the talisman of the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrim’s protector, a stone with magical powers and a symbol of...