Why is Traveling Light So Important, Particularly When Visiting Europe?
Traveling light when heading to Europe is essential. Those cobblestoned cities and villages are fun to experience, but not when you’re experiencing ‘baggage overload.’ Learn about the reality as well as the benefits of leaving some stuff at home when you pack light.
Have You Noticed Dogs And Their Owners Often Have Similar Personality Traits?
You can easily identify physical similarities between dogs and their owners, such as long and lean bodies, a shaggy appearance, or small stature. But have you noticed how similar the personality traits of a dog and its owner can be?
Dewey Beach and Rehoboth, Delaware: A Great Destination for a Girls-Only Vacation
A college friend announced her retirement sparking a girls-only beach vacation to the Delaware shore. The area offers a lot including white sandy beaches, great restaurants and bars, and the opportunity for some good old-fashioned R&R.
DIY Modern Coffee Table That Does Double-Duty As a Footstool?
Stone-top tables are all the rage. In 3 easy steps, you can create a custom-designed stone-top coffee table that fits your needs—size, stone preference, look and feel. Why buy a lower-quality table or one that is too small for your needs, for the same price?
How One Upholstery Job Triggered A Complete Family Room Redesign
After reupholstering a new sofa and loveseat, I began looking at my family room with a new pair of eyes. My newfound vision started me on a journey like that mouse in the children’s book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.”
Thinking About Renovating a Bathroom? Here's What We Learned When We Modernized Our Master Bath
Use a few simple renovation tips gathered during a recent ‘down to the studs’ master bath renovation.
Costa Rica's Ecotourism is Wildly Popular. Embrace the Country’s Northern Region and Discover Why.
Experience ecotourism and La Pura Vida (the pure life) in Costa Rica! Activities abound in the northern region in Arenal and Monteverde. Where else can you find unspoiled rainforests, therapeutic hot springs, and adventure sports like ziplining through the forest canopy? Plus, don’t you want to see monkeys and sloths in their natural habitat?
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way Villages Offer the Best of the Emerald Isle
Along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, there are several villages and towns you don’t want to miss. In Doolin, Dingle, Glengarriff, and Kinsale, you’ll find authentic Irish music, pub culture, great food, forts, castles, and/or nature at its best (scenic hikes, gardens, and the seashore). Experience the windswept Ireland you’ve read about and seen in photos and travel guides.
Bucket List Idea: Take A College Course or Even Earn A Degree
Being back on campus and taking college courses is a rewarding experience. There’s so much to learn—and not just from the professors and curriculum!
Get 12 Tips for Traveling with Friends and Enjoy a Smooth, Fun Experience
Thinking of traveling with friends? What does a trip look like—including destination, activity level, and daily experiences—that everyone will enjoy? Here are some great tips to use when deciding where to go and what to do when you get there.
Top 5 Arizona Highlights Include Wonders of Our World and Deep-Sky
Arizona is an ideal travel destination for hikers and nature lovers. It’s also a great place for deep-sky enthusiasts. Our top pics include the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Sedona, Camelback Mountain, the Flagstaff area, and more.
Top 5 Travel Picks in Barcelona and Costa Brava
Barcelona has become a top travel destination in recent years because of its vibrancy, great food, unique art and architecture, and so much more. There’s much to see and do in the city and Catalonia region, but here are 5 of our favorites.
Are you a Foodie? Boston's North End Offers Great Italian Dining Options
Boston’s Italian-American North End offers 90+ small Italian restaurants within walking distance of popular downtown visitor sites.
Top 5 Scenic Drives Along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way offers rolling hills, low stone walls dividing fields, sheep farms, desolate sandy beaches, archeological sites, and more.
Boston’s Top 10 Wicked Awesome Things to See/Do
Experience Boston’s history, culture, sports, and great food. It’s a walkable city with lots to offer singles, couples, and families.
Visit Northern Ireland for Its History and Natural Beauty
Thinking of visiting Northern Ireland? Don’t miss Belfast, Derry, Giant’s Causeway, and must-see stops on the Causeway Coastal Route.
Spend the Day Touring Rome’s City Center then Dine in Trastevere
Many of Rome’s sites are walkable on the same day including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more. Trastevere is worth the extra mile for your evening meal.
Why We Replaced Our Platform Jacuzzi Tub With a Modern, Free-Standing Tub
The original jetted platform tub was the room's focal point, with a sizeable half-round window offering private views of a wooded conservation area. But one renovation idea improved the spa-like experience.
Black Bear or Grizzly?
During berry season, there are frequent black and grizzly bear sightings in Banff NP and Jasper NP, Alberta. Know the difference before you visit.
5 Tips for Traveling with your Adult Kids
Learn 5 Tips for Traveling with your Adult Kids. What can you do before and during the trip to help create a happy memory?