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, …

5 Easy Ways to Travel for Free!

Earn credit card points, airline miles, and hotel points with these 5 expert tips; save or go free on flights, hotels, & vacations for international or domestic travel. Here’s where I’ve traveled – over 19 countries in the last couple of years, mainly due to travel hacking. Use my tips for free or reduced costs …

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 …