17 Budget Travel Tips for Napa Valley, California
The name Napa Valley creates romantic visions of rolling hills, endless vines, rustic architecture, and deep red wines, but for most people, it…
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Sustainable Travel: Making Responsible Food Choices
The sun was beating down on us as we left J Rickards Winery, where we had been learning about sustainable wine production, and it was…
30 Things to Do in Northern California
(Updated for 2023!) A lot of people visit this blog look for what to do in Northern California because I write so much about…
Toronto Off the Beaten Path
As I continue my focus on quality travel experiences, including travel that emphasizes the slow, experiential, and mindful, I am highlighting off-the-beaten-path choices for…
Get Out and Live!
Monday was a weird day. It started with a 1-hour wait in line at the IRS office. I was there just to drop off…
Dream Life vs. Real Life
“Dream Life vs. Real Life” or “Why I Won’t Quit My Job”… I’m going to turn 40 later this year. My 30s flew by….
Quality Travel: How? Part 2
This post is part of my on-going series about quality travel. Find out what it is and why it’s important, and if you missed…
Quality Travel: How? Part 1
This is the second post in an on-going series about quality travel: mindful, responsible travel that results in a more quality travel experience for…
Reasons for Sustainable Travel
In 2012, I had the opportunity to take part in a fascinating discussion on the reasons for sustainable travel, first online and then in…
5 Things to Love about the Oregon Coast
There is a lot going on here: my family and I find ourselves extra busy getting into new school routines and enjoying the company…