Slow travel. Eat Local.
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Nov
It’s that time of the year again: Consumer-mas! While I try not to be much of a consumer, especially of wasteful, disposable items, I do appreciate some great gadgets and travel gear that make traveling and life easier and fun! I’ve been doing this travel thing for a couple decades now so I know what […]
20
Sep
There is so much waste going into our landfills and oceans. The sad part about it is that we’ve been saying this for decades. It only seems to have gotten worse. And there are even more plastic products to deal with today. Yet, so much of it can be reduced or recycled. When I was […]
18
May
Helping Communities Kathryn and Mike Pisco quit their Chicago corporate jobs to travel around the world, dedicating a good chunk of their time to volunteering. They quickly learned that the current volunteer travel industry and “volunteer vacations” weren’t what they expected. Many organizations lack financial transparency, don’t actually focus on the local communities, and offer little to no […]
16
Mar
This is a guest post by Beth McCrea of Myadventuresomesoul.com. I’m a scuba diver who travels the world three times a year. My last three trips included the Philippines, Barbados, and Spain. How can I travel so often? I pay 25-75 percent less than most by knowing how to work the system. If you want to vacation […]
19
Jan
Today so many of you are recording videos even if that means just using your webcam to do interviews, vlogs, or conference calls. Just because it’s the webcam and not some fancy-schmancy camera set up does not mean you have an excuse to produce a poor video. There are still simple and small adjustments you […]
2
Dec
While I still think experiences are better and create longer lasting memories than things, we all still need and use some things of course and I have my favorites for travel and life. Here is my 2015 gift guide. Happy giving! Travel Gear My favorite travel gear keeps me organized and able to focus […]
29
Sep
It seems so normal nowadays to be at a restaurant while folks whip out their smart phones to snap pics of their dish as its presented. I can’t knock it as I’m one of these people. Of course, I’ve been doing this for a long time since I’ve reported on food and restaurants for 15+ […]
11
Aug
How I Lost 12 Pounds (and counting)! (**Since I wrote this post, I’ve lost a total of 20-25 pounds and am continuing to workout everyday!) Oh, you are one of those people,” a new friend said after I told her I’d just worked out in my hotel room early one morning. “Um, yes. Yes, I am.” […]
10
Jul
This is a guest post. Camping is a great summer activity for anyone looking to escape the stresses of day-to-day life. But whether you plan to head out solo and explore the natural world, or just settle lakeside with your family for a weekend vacation, there are certain pieces of gear that you will not […]
5
Mar
My very first trip to Europe (or anywhere abroad for that matter) was in 1996. My good friend Katie was living in the UK and invited me to come travel with her for three weeks. I’m forever grateful for her invite and that I said ‘yes’ as it set in motion the beginnings of a […]
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