Have you ever wanted to experience Italy for 14 days but didn’t know where to start and what to do? What should you focus on? How many days should you plan and what should you see? Read on for one itinerary you won’t soon forget! …
Author: Trippy Tripster
Kristi enjoys traveling and taking road trips to fully experience life. She loves to find local eateries, off the beaten path hidden gems, and the secrets to enjoying the journey.
Roadtripping With Kids – How to Keep Your Sanity and Enjoy the Journey
Who doesn’t like kids? And road trips. But, the two together? That doesn’t conjure up very good images with sounds of “Are we there yet?” ringing in your brain. Taking a family roadtrip adventure is something everyone should do. Planning it out right will help …
Our Very First Family Roadtrip – Minnesota to Florida in March of 2002!
Have you taken a family roadtrip with small children? Or, have you wondered what that experience would be like? Read on to find out more about our first family roadtrip! My husband Steve had never really been anywhere except Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Carolina, and …
Ecotourism – Green Certified Travel in Wisconsin
Are you wanting to do your part in sustainable, earth friendly travel? Are you wondering what the midwest could possibly have to offer besides the bitter cold in the months ahead? Check out the ecotourism that Wisconsin has to offer! The state of Wisconsin offers …
Enjoy the Journey – Find an Experience in Your Next Bathroom Break!
Let’s face it, sometimes we just want to get from A to B in the least amount of time possible. But, research shows that you should be taking a break from a long drive every 2-3 hours. Taking a break allows you to empty your …
Hiking in the Woods – Rockwoods Reservation, MO
Spending a couple days visiting my daughter, Tara, in St Louis meant we were looking for a place to hike (of course!). We did a little searching and came up with a place called Rockwoods Reservation in the western part of St Louis County, north …
Tranquility & Bloodshed – Blackhawk Memorial Park, WI
My boyfriend Gary and I love to go camping – especially in places where communing with nature is the focus and not socializing/people. Not that we don’t like socializing/people, just that when camping we prefer a little space & tranquility. Yesterday was going to be …
Enjoy the Journey – A perspective on History
History classes are wasted on youth. I am way more interested in history now than I ever was as a child. The way they teach history is also such a shame. All of the focus seems to be on wars and generals and dates. There …
Off the Beaten Path – Sioux Falls, SD
When people think about South Dakota, they usually envision the Black Hills, with the infamous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Mount Rushmore, or the unique Badlands landscape, or maybe even Wall Drug. But if you’re not paying attention, you could miss out on a wonderful small …
Enjoy the Journey – Live beyond the Top Ten Destinations!
When most people think about taking a vacation or doing something special, they focus on a destination. I want to go to the beach! I want to explore New York City! I want to see the Grand Canyon! This is understandable. When people talk about …