‘Adventures’ Articles

I have never been on a cruise. There. I said it. My husband and I have been curious about cruising for some time, but my biggest concern has always been getting stuck on a cruise that is either too adult or too kid-friendly. Finding that perfect balance is key, especially when stuck on a ship [Continue]

As travelers we often contemplate  and write about the marks a place and its people leave behind, whether it be in our hearts, our minds, our beings. But how often do we pay attention to the marks that we leave behind? Are they worthy of our mention? My mother was an amazing woman. A single [Continue]

This past weekend, the super-mega-insane-blogger-fest known as BlogHer came into town, bringing with it over 2,000 bloggers from NYC and most from out of town.  Because of this I had the opportunity to spend time with some friends from near and far, and hang out in some fabulous NYC spots, which can make any one’s trip or [Continue]

Before beginning our amazing 2010 Road Trip Adventure, my husband and I had decided that our last stop would be Asheville, NC. I had never been. Almost went last year for a conference, but had to cancel last minute. My husband kept telling my about some amazing attraction or another, but honestly, I didn’t really [Continue]

I get countless of emails from friends and readers asking me what they should do when they come to NYC. From where to stay to where to eat. This could quite possibly be the most difficult question to answer because they are all so different from what they like to do to how much they [Continue]

Anytime I have ever asked anyone about New Orleans I have heard about how fun it is. “The jazz clubs!” “The art scene!” “Mardi Gras!!” And after visiting New Orleans on this Summer’s road trip, I can say that all of these are definitely a strong part of the city’s culture. But what about the [Continue]

Two weeks and two days. That’s how long we were away on our road trip through the South. We did so much that I have yet to write about it all here on the site. But fear not. It is coming. Two weeks and two days was enough to fill me up with the thrill [Continue]

Ok, well, maybe by “living it up” I don’t mean taking part in the awesome music scene in Austin, or going to any of the many great bars, or even shopping. But, if you are like me, an adventurer with kids, than you will manage to live it up the best way you know how…with [Continue]

The third stop on our 2010 Road Trip Adventure was Nashville, TN, where the music scene rules and country stars are discovered. We didn’t get to see much of Nashville, but Carrie from Tiki Tiki Blog, a Nashville resident for over a decade now, was wonderful in taking us to the many different spots in [Continue]

In listening to most travelers, and maybe a few travel writers, one would think that the best adventures are those found and sought out in distant lands. One would also believe that the best stories, the best pictures, or the most bragging rights come from these exotic, far-reached trips. Though I love and dream of [Continue]