If you're like me, the airport security screen gives you a bit of anxiety. With the experience often including agents barking orders (sometimes conflicting), having to partially unpack, and the occasional way-too-personal pat down by a stranger, just to identify a few fun features, it is just not a comfortable experience for me. How about you? So, I write this blog for those of us with TSA-induced anxiety. My hope is that by understanding the TSA, maybe we can manage the experience better.
Spicy Veggie Quesadillas: A Healthier Option For Your Next Camping Trip
I knew this was a great recipe when my meat-and-potatoes-loving husband said that he didn't even miss the meat. With that kind of review, I knew that I needed to share this recipe here on the blog!
Gift Ideas For The Cruise Traveler
Giving just the right gift, no matter the special occasion can sometimes be a challenge. When I shop for someone, I think about two things: 1. What do they need or want that they wouldn't purchase for themselves? Or, 2. What gift would I love to receive? No matter what your shopping strategy is, if you are shopping for a cruising traveler, I can recommend some thoughtful gifts that your cruiser will love!
Let’s Just Go Photography Shop
Join my Etsy Shop for more travel photography that you can add to your collection.
Flying 101; Surviving The Chaos Of Flying
As travel around the world starts to return to pre-pandemic conditions, one area of challenge that persists is flying. Weather delays, airline staffing shortages, and the "timing out" of flight crews (legal thresholds restricting how many hours flight crews are able to work) are leading causes of chaos in airports worldwide. Hopefully, these tips can help you as you plan to fly and can help you to find some joy in the journey.
7 Carry-On Packing Tips For A Comfortable Flight
Over the years, I have found ways to make the less-than-romantic parts of flying as comfortable as I can make for myself and my husband. While this is not meant to be an all-encompassing list of everything that I have stashed in my carry-on, I hope that these 7 tips that I use are helpful for you as you prepare to stay seated, with your seatbelt securely fastened.
Gift Ideas For The Traveler In Your Life
I have some suggestions that would be great ideas for the traveler on your list. Of course, if you shop like I do this time of year, you’ll buy one for them and one for yourself!
Visit New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, North Carolina is a beautiful, historic Craven County riverfront town.
Luggage Tags; How & Why You Should Use Them
Do you know how important luggage tags are when you travel? Discovering that your suitcase has not met you in baggage claim is never a fun experience and it can be an incredibly inconvenient and disruptive component to your trip. In fact on an overseas flight to Sweden, my husband's suitcase got lost due to a canceled flight and he found himself without his belonging for nearly his entire trip.
Visiting Norfolk, Virginia; The Hermitage Museum and Gardens
If you are visiting the Hampton Roads areas, visiting the Hermitage is a great way to spend the afternoon. As locals, it is a hidden gem worth repeat visits. The Hermitage is peaceful, quiet, educational, beautiful, and a family-friendly place.