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Updated April 26, 2017  Solo Travel Destinations Traveling Alone to Alaska Looking out one wintry day, the East Coast’s massive snow storm reminded me of my, my prior Alaskan trek. It was there that I expected to really freeze.  There were plenty of icy landscapes. However, many...

10 Caribbean-North American Vacations: If you can’t decide where to go for summer vacation, take a look at some of our top picks nearby. Here are our recommendations. 10 Caribbean-North American Vacations: Latin America for tropical vacations and cultural/history tours:...

10  Solo Travel Destinations in North America 2016:  If like some of us, you are still waiting to take a summer vacation. Here are my top personal suggestions for relatively close-by and bargain solo travel destinations. More good news? For extra savings, you can drive or take...

Updated August 14, 2016   Solo Travel Destinations New Orleans. Add it to your bucket list! Solo Travel Destinations New Orleans: New Orleans is both historic and cutting edge. My 1st trip was at age 12. I was intrigued by the “spooky” old cemeteries. It was like an...

Safety Tips for Bear Encounters: After the recent death of a Rutgers University student in New Jersey this past week, some tips for surviving a rare bear are necessary.  The five hikers who were unaware of how to act to a bear decided to run, but the bear, due to what is believed...

Daytrips and Short-Term Excursions. Most vacations fall into a pattern of summer or year-end excursions  preceded by long-term planning. However, for a short break to fit into a hectic work schedule or a more limited budget, short-term excursions nearby or as an add-on to a...

One of the great features of the US Southwest is that it really has something for everyone. One late November, I booked an elegant spa/5 star hotel in the Scottsdale, Arizona area.     There was a wide array of options available from lounging to hikes. Coming from the...

Having traveled to 55 countries, I wanted to finish seeing all 50 US states by making a visit to the Dakotas. As classic movie fans will recall, the region’s most famous film, Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest, had spell-binding footage (enhanced by Hollywood sets): Cary...

We are very pleased to have this guest blog by Neil Osborn highlighting his recent Alaskan adventures with his wife Holly Smith. Alaska July 26, 2013   I took the so-called moderate Willow Creek walk from Kantishna Road House today. Three miles and 1,000 feet rise in...