Bordered by the Hudson River and Long Island Sound in the iconic Hudson Valley, Westchester County is an easy reprieve for those looking to go beyond the everyday. Springtime’s annual reawakening is in full view thanks to Westchester’s 24,000 acres of parkland, and longer, warmer days bring a season of...
Top 10 USA Travel Destinations for 2023
When I was in Detroit, I met a couple from Kentucky. They told me that they were on a quest to cover all 50 US states. "There's so much to see right here," the man explained to me. Going to 50 different states is a great way to see the...
10 Top Overseas Destinations for 2023
Now that things are starting to open up again, it's time to think about summer and fall travel. Since the dollar is strong, you may want to consider going overseas so here are the top 10 overseas destinations for 2023. Top 10 overseas destinations: Greece: Known for its picturesque islands,...
Going Away with Friends? How to Make it a Successful Trip
You spend a few hours going out to dinner with friends. Or, you may spend time going to a concert. But going out of town is a totally different story. It could be a blast or it could end up where you are no longer friends. Here are some tips...
A Funny Thing Happened At Enterprise Rent-A-Car
After my second accident, I had to get my car fixed at a collision place in Freeport, Long Island. Since I would be without a car, my insurance company told me that they would rent a car for me. They reached out to Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Bellmore and secured an...
Seven Tips on Getting Through the Airport Quickly
I've been traveling so much that I feel like I'm an expert now at getting through the airport quickly. Here are some tips: Tip #1 Don't wear a belt or have anything in your pockets. If you have to wear a belt, make sure to take it off as you...
Five Tips When Traveling Alone
I've been traveling around the country on book tours. Most of the time, I travel alone. But, I've been traveling alone for work for more than 30 years so it doesn't bother me. I don't feel nervous. I feel confident and ready to tackle what is in store for me...
Davis Upcycled Daypack / North Street Bags Review
If you are planning to go hiking, distance cycling, or even touring around a new city on vacation, you will need a daypack. Davis Upcycled Daypack/ North Street Bag The coolest thing about this new bag is that it's made from upcycled event tents donated by SRAM and Lifetime Events....
12 Tips When Traveling Abroad
Now that traveling has opened up much of the world, people are getting out of town as fast as possible. However, traveling abroad can be daunting. There is so much to see and do but how do you get it all in. Here are 12 tips when traveling abroad: Plan...
A Series of Fortunate Events…
My party and I were going from Sintra to Cascais via taxi. When we got to our stop, we looked around and didn't see anything, so we left the taxi and got on our way to get lunch. One of the members of my party left his cell phone in...