Article List: world travel, personal finance, adventure, culture

Minneapolis – Let’s Check it Out!

I have a nephew and niece (and a grand-niece!) in Minneapolis; I haven’t been there yet, but I know I’ll go at some point. Here are some cool things I’ve found that I want to do while I’m there.

3 Attractions To Visit Around Minneapolis

Minneapolis, one half of the Twin Cities, looks like it’s full of entertainment and fun. Here are three of the best things I’ve found to do during a visit to Minneapolis, Minnesota, among lots of other options. You’ll want to go back again and again, and the city will welcome you with open doors!

Algeria – Fascinating Travel, Adventure and 11 Sights to see

-a Guest Post by Rima Belfedhal

exotic rock formations in the desert of Algeria - TravelsWithSuz.com

Hello, adventurous travelers! It looks to me as though Algeria’s natural and cultural diversity makes it a special destination for tourists who seek unique and exotic adventures.

All of Rima’s info, and all the gorgeous photos to follow have whet my appetite to visit her country of Algeria! Check it out!

Scott’s Cheap Flights: You Could Save $550 on Airfare

Who doesn’t love a great flight deal?

Scott’s Cheap Flights – Getting a cheap flight feels like an amazing win when you travel full-time, and are into travel hacking. Or even if you’re a casual traveler, am I right?

Where in the World can U.S. Citizens Travel Right Now?

Updated September, 2021

Covid travel restrictions for everyone, not just US citizens

The map below updates continuously.

I entered Germany a day before it opened to vaccinated US citizens, on June 19 (read that story) – now, most of the European countries are open, with more good news coming I hope…stay tuned!

Are you a traveler? Feeling like your wings are clipped? There are many places that we can visit, including lots of islands with beaches (my fave). Here’s a ton of info:

Cheetah or Leopard? – How to Distinguish Between The Two

Karibu, Rafikis! (“Welcome, Friends” in Swahili)

Leopard (“Chui”) on the left

Cheetah (“Duma”) on the right

After going through my zillions of safari pics, I’ve realized that it’s not all that easy to distinguish between cheetahs and leopards in photos, so I did some research. You can see that their body types are different; leopards are powerful and muscular, while cheetahs are slender and fast. Here are many other differences (and some brilliant photos and videos!):

Personal Finance – Need Help? 10 New Ideas for You

Debt – Savings – Loans – Investments – Credit Scores – Credit Cards – Mortgages – Covid Relief – Education – Retirement

Make a plan for getting your personal finances under control…

analyzing personal finance with a planner, a computer, and a calculator

Do you want to eliminate debt? Buy a house? Retire? Get a loan? Increase your credit score? Most of us have some personal finance issues to address…

77 % of Americans say they feel anxious about their financial situation, and most worry about retirement, cost of living, and debt

What’s your situation??

Here was mine: In 2014, I was a newly widowed woman with a mortgage + car payment totaling more than my take-home pay, and my husband’s year-long illness left me with medical bills over $25,000. Panicked? Yes! Resolved to be debt-free? Yep. When I retired in 2018, 3½ years later, my house and cars were paid off, and I had a substantial savings account that I used to travel for most of 2019. How’d I do it? Here are 10 considerations for you to ponder.

Beaches of Egypt – the Other Reason I Want to Visit!

Guest Post with Sahar Bayoumi & Mahmoud Elbeh

Beaches of Egypt?? With one of the oldest civilizations in the world, a fascinating ancient history, and great monuments such as the pyramids, the Sphinx, and tombs of pharaohs, Egypt beckons to many visitors…but there’s much more to Egypt than archaeological history…gorgeous beaches! Check out all the photos ~

Most Picturesque Places in the US

The United States is one of the world’s largest countries on the planet, covering 3.8 million square miles, equal in size to Canada, with only Russia bigger at 6.6 million square miles. It’s filled with beautiful places, making it very difficult to narrow down the most picturesque, but if you’d like to experience some of the country’s most dazzling beauty, these 6 spots are hard to beat.

Chefchaouen, Morocco – I love the Blue Pearl!

Are you a city person? I like cities. But…

Chefchaouen was my favorite place in Morocco – so picturesque, charming, and relaxed…

…I’ve always felt that if overseas visitors only saw New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, etc., then they haven’t seen the real United States; I apply that thinking to my own travel. I want to see how ordinary people live, the landscape, and the back roads. So…after spending a couple of days in the big city of Casablanca, I was more than ready to head out and explore the byways and landscapes of Morocco.

Read on for all the info and pics of this amazing Blue City!

Looking for a Easy Online Side Gig!?

-updated December 27, 2021

If you’ve been looking for a way to boost your income, take a look at my easy online side gig – it earns REAL MONEY!!!

A great, easy online side gig that can pay as much as a part time job, with no selling, no prospecting, no cost, in just a few minutes each month?!! Sign me up!

Time Required: Literally ~8 minutes per month
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No cost – no MLM
All online side gig from home or whilst traveling
Sound too good to be true? It’s true! I’ve been at this since 2018; my average has gone from $100 to $360, and now $1800 per month – for 8 minutes of my time/month!
Find out the details here…

Traveling? 8 Ideas on How to Stay Healthy on Public Transportation

I cringe every time I fly in a circulated-air, confined-space airplane or a well-used train. But…I’m not going to stop traveling, so I have to deal with it. I have never gotten sick, not even a cold, due to travel (and, I flew home from Europe on March 14, as the pandemic started…yikes!).

Wondering where US citizens can travel at the moment? Here’s some info…

Here are 5 precautions I take whenever I use public transportation:

Casablanca, Morocco – my Exciting Entry to North Africa

Morocco Travels, Part I

Casablanca-my point of entry into exotic Morocco…Hassan II Mosque, Rick’s Cafe, tajine, exotic sights, tastes, and smells…

Read on for many more photos, info, and a special gift…

Hiking in Mountain Lion Territory is Scary!

Mountain Lion? Cougar? Puma?

No matter what you call it, be aware of your surroundings. As my friend Brandon said, “I wonder how many times pumas watch us and we never see them while we are hiking?” This video raised my spidey-senses:

The Schengen Agreement: How to Manage European Travel

If you haven’t heard of the Schengen Area, and you enjoy Europe, this is something you must investigate. The restrictions around the Schengen Area are complex and difficult to explain, so here’s an entire, detailed article to help understand this…read on!

Morocco! – my amazing month of solo discovery in an exotic land

My most exotic and exciting trip (so far!) as a solo woman traveler has been to Morocco. I spent the month of February, 2019 exploring most of the areas of the country.

My time in Morocco was a fabulous experience. I took thousands of photos, and was so immersed, that I’m dividing my info about Morocco into sections. This is only a tiny overview; there will be many more details on each location in a series of upcoming articles.

If you enjoy travel photos of an exotic place, read on…

Funny or Pithy?! Travel Comics for Fun & to Inspire

_{Updated 8 February 2021}

This is one of my favorite comics; funny because…who hasn’t had surprise charges whilst traveling?

Read on for more!

Avoid the Airport Lines – for free!

Global Entry, TSA Pre✓, Mobile Passport, CLEAR, and more for no-hassle travel

updated April 2022

We all love to travel, but airport lines are ridiculous! The stress, the crowds, the lines…yet we do it, because we’ve gotta get out there and explore the world, right?! Here’s the best way to avoid airport lines – Let’s get some no-hassle travel going.

Doesn’t it drive you NUTS… You stand in line at the ticket counter, then the security line, and don’t forget about the customs line!!!!!!

Then, suddenly…

It’s funny. 2 spaces or 1? Is it Political?

Sometimes Political…you won’t believe me though…

**Some will see this as a political statement, which it was for Mr. Breathed in 2015…**

Read on, friends!

Renew your Passport in 24 hours…how to do it

How’s the health of your passport? Are you a procrastinator? Do you have a sudden fantastic opportunity to travel to one of your bucket list places in the world, but need to apply for or renew your passport?

Your passport should have at least 6 blank pages, and an expiration date more than 6 months in the future, for hassle-free travel overseas.

If you’re in a bind with your passport, here’s how to renew it quickly and easily…

Happy Mother’s Day – Safari Baby Animals are so adorable!

Thought I’d share some of my favorite animal mother and baby photos with you today…if you like safari animal pics, and adorable baby photos, read on – you’ll love it!