18 May Bonaire sparkles in the Caribbean
We enjoy Caribbean cruises because they allow us to sample the islands. However, after 15 cruises, we’ve moved on from sampling and now prioritize gorging...
22 Apr Photo journey along Maine’s rugged, beautiful coast
We love Maine anytime, but especially in September. Summer vacationers are gone and the fall leaf peepers have not yet arrived. Join us on a...
10 Apr Things to know before you visit New Zealand
We’re fresh back from three weeks in New Zealand. What a beautiful country and hospitable people. Here are some of our key observations...
08 Mar Planning for a big trip abroad? Use this checklist to help avoid a travel disaster
Planning for an extended trip doesn’t need to stress you out, especially if you are mindful of some key to-do items and get an early...
14 Feb Test your national park IQ and discover your ranger name
Based upon the popularity of our last national park quiz, we’ve developed another fun challenge. Take our quick national parks quiz and earn your new...
27 Jan Hiking vacation checklist
After a hiking vacation when my wife and I forgot numerous supplies and equipment, we started a packing list and have kept refining it. Now...
04 Jan What are the top 10 travel articles of 2018?
Here are the top 10 travel articles of 2018 based on Wandering Rose Travels readers. We hope something might inspire your next journey....
12 Nov Our funny driving misadventure in a foreign country
Travel tips: 1. DO NOT follow the commands of your GPS if logic tells you it is wrong. 2. Smile and say hello to old...
23 Oct Tips to capture great fall photos
How can I take better fall leaf photos? Wandering Rose Travels gets asked that a lot, and we've collected our top tips for you, along...
25 Aug Cruise tips for skinflints
My wife and I enjoy cruising. It’s a great way to sample islands and decide which ones we’d like to return to for a longer...