Category: Travel

Fall Foliage 2022

In case you haven’t already started, it’s time to plan for any fall foliage trips you might want to take. Although New England has pushed the idea that it is fall foliage central, you can find good fall foliage viewing throughout much of the U.S. and Canada — maples, oaks, and such east of the…


A Walk Through Time in Ancient Rome

By Lesley Sauls Frederikson The quintessential symbol of Rome is the Colosseum. Think of Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck zooming past its lofty arches in “Roman Holiday” and souvenirs with the structure emblazoned on their sides. When my husband and I were planning our five-day trip to Rome, we put this at the top of…


Searching for the Perfect Pizza, in the Birthplace of Pizza

Is there a dish more beloved, the world over, than pizza? Whether you’re pulling up your chair to a checkerboard tablecloth in a small Cambodian village or popping off the train for a quick snack at a Trans-Siberian railway station, I’ve seen it everywhere. That savory combination of meat, cheese, and dough is ubiquitous—and, usually,…


Paddle by Day, Camp by Night: Canoe Camping Brings New Thrills to Exploring Nature

On a frigid day in March, Kathryn “Kaki” Burruss, 77, and her husband, Billy, 80, snuggled inside their tent and reminisced about their more than half a century’s worth of adventures canoeing all over the United States. The couple was on a reunion camping and hiking trip with Kaki’s three sisters, Jackie Cole, Marvine Cole,…


Ideas for Exploring the World Together

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Are you an amazing aunt, an unbelievable uncle or a cool cousin? Perhaps your birdlings have flown out of the nest or your own kids have fur and four legs. If you are eager to travel, why not join the increasing number of relatives choosing to explore the world…


4 Places to Discover the Mayan World in Mexico and Central America

By Valentin Fuentes From TravelPulse Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are celebrating three decades of founding the Mayan World Organization (Organización Mundo Maya), which focuses on improving the quality of life of the region’s residents through sustainable tourism policies. The group of countries is seeking to bring back the tourist activity they saw…


Best Camping in Pennsylvania

Camping is hugely popular right now, because it is one way to vacation and have your own space. You aren’t in a resort or hotel, and you control who is around you. While we aren’t big on camping, many of my friends are and I asked them what the best spots are in Pennsylvania. Camping…


Tips for Saving on Your Commute Amid High Inflation

Gas prices are falling but still higher than they were a year ago. And inflation has made most everything else more expensive. If you’re looking to save money on your commute, here are some tips: If You Have a Car: Make a Driving Strategy AAA recommends avoiding traffic and adjusting your normal route in order…


By Fyllis Hockman Traveling…

By Fyllis Hockman Traveling through Egypt on Overseas Adventure Travel’s (OAT) Ancient Egypt and the Nile River Tour took us to all the highlights: Egyptian Museum — check, Step Pyramid — check, King Tut’s mummy — check, Karnak Temple — check, Valley of the Kings — check, Giza Pyramids — check, the Sphinx — check….


Child-Friendly Hiking Spots Worth Exploring

Family time undoubtedly plays an important factor in strengthening the relationship between family members. As parents, it is vital that we spend quality time with our little ones despite our busy schedules. One of the best ways to do that is by exploring the great outdoors. Taking your kids on a hiking trip will teach…