After a week of perfect autumn weather, the mercury plummeted to a bitter 22 degrees. But my goal for the day was to kayak among the Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay. And secondary to that was attendance at the dedication of a section of the Potomac River as a National…
We all experience times when we are unable to travel. But now with so many cities and states initiating “lock downs” or “shelter in place” orders or whatever name you would like to attach; isolation is sure to set in for some of us. We are all likely to feel…
Travel bloggers are hurting right now. Since all this coronavirus stuff hit the news a few weeks ago and with the stock market tanking, traffic to our websites has all but dried up. Here’s why that should matter to you. Many travel bloggers like me are not hobbyist. Some of…
Because I have an auto-immune disease (MS) and I also have elderly people in my life who I love dearly, I’ve been shouting from the social media rooftops about considering who you may infect if you choose to travel. I’ve told no one that they shouldn’t travel. I have simply…
Over the past couple weeks I have tried to avoid weighing in on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) hysteria. After all, I am not a medical professional and I am anything but a germaphobe or an alarmist. As a matter of fact I’m probably just the opposite. However, this past weekend I…
Visitors to the Washington DC area and locals alike might think all the sites worth visiting in the region are in the nation’s Capital. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Charles County Maryland, located in southern Maryland just 30 miles from Washington offers a rich colonial, maritime, and…
To be clear, this is not a first-time cruiser packing guide but the ultimate packing list for those embarking on a South American Cruise around Cape Horn. For many people, this is a once in a lifetime trip. And like anything you’ve never done before you are starting at a…
For many people, a South American Cruise around Cape Horn is a once in a lifetime adventure. People often plan something like this to celebrate a milestone birthday, anniversary or another big life event. My husband and I took our South American Cruise in 2016 for our 20th Anniversary. Disclaimer:…
