Valencia, Spain – so Excited that Les Falles is Happening Now!

When I decided to go on a beach vacation in Valencia, Spain, I had no idea that their big local festival, Les Falles, was happening. I’d never heard of it, but as I walked around town and saw the giant statues, fireworks, and smoke, I knew something extraordinary was going on… Normally held March 15-19, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Welcome to my new blog!

Thanks for stopping by; I’d enjoy your comments on my photos, my ideas, and my posts. Look around and enjoy. Searching the planet for my perfect beach… add your suggestions! I’ve been studying travel hacking – cheap and free travel and stays – and am interested in helping other discover some of my methods. I …