Navigating Grief

Navigating Grief

A personal journey After months of reflection, trials, tribulation and a self-imposed soul-searching sabbatical, I’m back, although you may not have noticed I ever left. I’ve been here but missing, around but gone, present but absent. I kept up a social presence,...
Five Reasons Why You Should Experience Goat Yoga

Five Reasons Why You Should Experience Goat Yoga

For my birthday, my oldest daughter, Sherri, signed me up for a Goat Yoga class. At first, I thought she said she had signed me up for “boat yoga”. I told her that I had taken yoga classes a couple of times on a ship, once in Alaska and once in Mexico with UnCruise...
Seven Road Trip Beauty Tips

Seven Road Trip Beauty Tips

Travel and adventure can be thrilling, but it can also be stressful at times. Don’t return home looking worse for wear and like you need a vacation from your vacation. These seven road trip beauty tips can help you look refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to face...
Reconnecting with Friends: A Journey Down Memory Lane

Reconnecting with Friends: A Journey Down Memory Lane

When I was asked if I would be interested in partnering with Classmates.com, I didn’t hesitate to say yes. This assignment would combine two of my favorite things, nostalgia, and investigation. If I hadn’t become a writer, I think I may have become an...
Photo Album of Florence, Italy

Photo Album of Florence, Italy

Here is an album of some of our favorite photos from Florence, Italy. Florence is an absolute must for anyone who loves food, wine, art, and history. Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and was home to the like of Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci,...
Six Reasons You’ll Love Hocking Hills, Ohio

Six Reasons You’ll Love Hocking Hills, Ohio

No matter where we go we always find something that each of us loves. Rick tends to be the more adventurous of the two, jumping out of planes, zip lining or even participating in Zestfest’s “Loli-Lick-a-thon, the hottest lick on a stick. Sandi on the other...
First Impressions of Portugal

First Impressions of Portugal

Prior to receiving an invitation from Viking River Cruises to participate in the #VikingSocial cruise on the Douro River, I knew very little about Portugal. I was aware  that Port wine was made in Portugal, and that cork trees grew there. Anything else I might have...
5 Tips to Stay Cool, Calm and Zen on Your Next Flight

5 Tips to Stay Cool, Calm and Zen on Your Next Flight

Call it what you will: manners, etiquette or common sense but it is a key ingredient in your travel arsenal. I always try to be on my best behavior when traveling even when faced with multiple delays and even flight cancelations. Things happen and most of the time...
New videos tell Windstar’s story in voices from the crew

New videos tell Windstar’s story in voices from the crew

Seattle, WA, August 8, 2018 — Windstar Cruises crisscrosses the globe landing guests in the heart of world capitals, immersing them in the great cultures, leading them down roads less traveled and bringing them closer to authentic, unforgettable travel experiences...
Travel with Purpose in National Parks

Travel with Purpose in National Parks

What better way to vacation than to Travel with Purpose in National Parks.  And who better to show us how than ARAMARK Parks and Destinations. There’s no better way to welcome warmer weather than with travel to the great outdoors. America offers vast wilderness for...

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