Algeria – Fascinating Travel, Adventure and 11 Sights to see

-a Guest Post by Rima Belfedhal 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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Looking for a Side Gig? Here’s an easy Online Hustle…

-updated December 27, 2021 Credit Sharing Side Gig – a very simple online side hustle If you’ve been looking for online side work, take a look at my credit sharing side gig – it earns REAL MONEY. A great side gig that may pay as much as a part time job, with no selling, no …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

safari animal families, Big 5 animals and babies, mother’s day