The Amalfi Coast, recognized as a World Heritage Site since 1997, is one of Italy’s (and the world’s) most beautiful coastal landscapes. If you are one of the millions of tourists every year to plan a vacation here, you’ll be wondering how you find the …
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14 Days in Italy – Part 1 – Tips, Planning, & Itinerary Overview
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! …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
How to take a vacation – who has time?
At the risk of sounding too cliché, it is amazing to me how time flies. I can’t believe it is the end of September already. We seem to be so busy these days. But, are we really? Our perception of busyness is all about the …
Best Roadtrip Snack Ideas
When driving those long hours on the road, who doesn’t like a little snack to munch on? It takes the edge off of hunger and helps with the boredom. There is plenty of high priced junk out there in the convenience stores, so how do …
Roadtrip Coolers – A Thermoelectric Cooler Review
I’m actually not a big fan for bringing coolers along on roadtrips. In my experience, they haven’t been worth the trouble and space – given two adults and three kids and their luggage, entertainment, pillows, blankets, swim gear, and non-perishable snacks. That said, there is …