Carolina Balloon Fest takes flight each October
Statesville plays host to Carolina Balloon Fest each October, the second oldest hot air balloon rally in the United States. ...
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Meet the Roses
Wandering Rose
An adventurous soul who never meets a stranger, I travel in search of artistic inspiration and activities to keep me moving.
Thorny Rose
After limited success in my dream job of freshwater pirate, I ran a marketing firm for 35 years before taking off to become a blogger.
California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park
Located in northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers great outdoor beauty with fewer crowds associated with more popular parks. I hope...
Prague: The charming heart of the Czech Republic
Prague offers classic European charm, with lower prices and fewer crowds than top-billed capital cities. Compact and comfortable, Prague is perfect to...
Whoa nelly! Biking Kentucky’s Horsey Hundred
Want to ride long smooth roads with rolling hills in gorgeous countryside at a well-run cycling event? Saddle up your bike and head to Kentucky’s bl...
Five reasons to love Carolina Beach
There are lots of reasons to love Carolina Beach. Top of the list for me is the throwback vibe. Carolina Beach reminds me of beach trips in my youth. ...
Crossing Lake Michigan via express car ferry
Decision time: Drive from Milwaukee, through or around Chicago, and up the eastern coast of Lake Michigan, or cut across aboard a car ferry? We normal...
Is your data safe when you travel?
You’re so careful with following basic rules of safety when you travel – from how you carry cash to what purse you use. But what about cyber secur...
Grand Cayman Island: Do nothing or do it all
We’ve visited Grand Cayman Island more frequently than any other Caribbean destination. From cruise ships and during weeklong stays. You can relax y...
Hawaii Big Island biking adventure
Martin surprised me with a six-day cycling trip to Hawaii’s Big Island for my 60th birthday. What a great way to start a new decade – riding a bic...
Biking Vermont: Your guide to the Island Line Trail
If you’re looking for the bike ride of a lifetime, this is it. Vermont’s Island Line Rail Trail, formerly known as the Burlington Bikeway, stretch...
Where to stay in Sonoma: The Cottage Inn & Spa
While we were raising our kids, we took several wonderful trips to different areas of California. Martin and I have also visited on our own. Our son a...
Five reasons you should consider hiking poles
“Hey Mister! Are those ski poles?” “Daddy, why is that man carrying metal sticks?” So, what does my nephew have to do with this post? He gre...