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How to Make a Multigenerational Family Reunion Successful

Our family, like many families these days, is spread far and wide across the world. When we all come together, we really enjoy each others’ company, but it takes a bit of planning to make it happen. We range in age from 8-80, and who knows soon we may have babies in the family again. We have staged a couple of great, extended family reunions (aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, kids) and a few with just my own family- grandparents, siblings … Read More

5 Fantastic Bucketlist Destinations that Live up to the Hype

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A bucketlist, a travel wish list, or just places you have always dreamed of going- whatever you want to call it, you often wonder if having dreamt of visiting for years if it really is going to live up to its reputation. Are some of these iconic, bucketlist destinations really worth all the hype? Well this list of five we have visited in the past couple of years definitely do deliver. Despite the crowds, the cost and sometimes the travel … Read More

Destinations|Rest of the World|Tips|Travel Tips

2017 Travel Wish List An Optimistic Look at the New Year

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How do we decide where to travel? It is actually a bit of wishful thinking, practicalities, family and friends, and financial realities all competing. From there we do a little research and start to formulate a plan. Plans change and usually the year never ends up as we think it will, but hey- the best laid plans! So Our Initial Thinking for 2017 As there are two of us, we each keep a Top 10 list of where we want … Read More

Great Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers

Based on our many years of travel, and having now visited over 70 countries, here are our gift ideas for frequent travelers. Find something on this list to make your own (or someone you know) travels a bit better! Note: some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you make a purchase we may earn a small commission. Thank you for your support. Gifts to Inspire Wanderlust A Travel Magazine Subscription A subscription to a Travel magazine … Read More

Destinations|North America (USA)|Seasonal Favorites|Travel|Travel Tips

How to Plan that Unique American Road Trip

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When I was growing up as a child, there was nothing I looked forward to more than road tripping to discover new and exciting travel places. In those days, domestic airfares were extremely expensive and it was not an option to fly the whole family. We went in the family car with our parents and/or our grandparents. And thus began my love of a great road trip! So I am very excited to share our planning for our unique American … Read More

Destinations|Hiking|Tips|Travel

What to Pack for a Hiking Trip- Our Essential Packing List

We tend to hike most places we go. In fact we tend to choose where we go because we want o either hike or eat, or if we are lucky both! This, our essential packing list, is the hiking gear we usually take with us when we travel. We have been hiking for years. It is a great activity at any age. You can choose trails to make it as strenuous or easy as you like, and it is an … Read More