Javelina, at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson.Photo by Charish Badzinski. Introducing: the javelina. He’s so adorable, he seems to say, “How about a snuggle?” (Note: the “j” in javelina is an “h” sound.) Also known as a peccary, or skunk pig (!) these animals can be found in the southwestern U.S., Central America and … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Jav a Javelina!
Whether you’re planning on marking your anniversary with a family cruise, inviting the girls to Las Vegas to celebrate your “Forever 39” birthday or getting married barefoot on the beach in an intimate ceremony in Jamaica, destination celebrations are as popular as ever. And according to the experts at Travel Leaders, owned and operated by … More Destination Celebrations: Take a Trip with Your Guests
An outdoor table at Kitchen 4140. Get one. Photo by Charish Badzinski. On our recent visit to San Diego (read about our road trip) my travel companion and I went in search of food–without an inkling of what we wanted. It was early afternoon and we hadn’t eaten, so it was with a sense of … More Feast On This: Kitchen 4140, San Diego
Road trips are like the slow-mo-video of travel experiences. Rollerbag Mom points in the direction we were headed: San Diego!Ain’t she sweet? Photo by Charish Badzinski. You pile your personal items into a car, pack a cache of road snacks and drinks, squeeze yourself in between and among others, flip open your road atlas and pluck … More Road Trip Revelations
Here’s your mini vacation: 32 seconds in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This floating village is located on the Tonle Sap river and lake system near Siem Reap. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. In addition to being home to many communities, this lake is a valuable resource to the country. The fish caught … More Mini Vacay: 32 Seconds in Cambodia
This little guy insisted on having his photo taken. Millenium Park, Chicago, Illinois.Photo by Charish Badzinski. Here’s your Random Travel Photo of the week, and your chance to Be The Micro-Blogger! This photo was snapped on a hot day in Chicago, Illinois at Millennium Park. Write your own caption for this image. The winner gets … More Travel Photo of the Week: Write Your Own Caption!
Sometimes a girl just needs a baguette. Like when she’s had a bad breakup. Like when she has an unused pound of butter in the fridge. Like when it’s Tuesday. Fresh baguettes? Oui! Photo by Charish Badzinski. Yet, hopping the pond to Paris can be cost-prohibitive, time-consuming, and let’s face it, daunting. There’s the jet lag. The language … More Destination: Montreal, Canada
Welcome to White Sands National Monument. Photo by Charish Badzinski. This winter has been relatively snow-free for much of the United States. For those of you who missed the white stuff this year, but didn’t miss the cold, head to White Sands National Monument. Located near Alamogordo, New Mexico, the white gypsum sand dunes around White … More Destination: White Sands National Monument, Alamogordo, New Mexico
In Tucson, Arizona, tres leches cakes are as ubiquitous as burritos. Since I’ve already located the perfect 99 cent bean burrito, it’s only natural that my mother and I have embarked upon a quest to find the perfect tres leches cake. Or rather, I’m on a quest, and I’m dragging her with me! Don’t judge … More Update: Tres Leches and the Quest for Perfection
Here’s your mini vacation: 53 seconds at Niagara Falls, looking on from the U.S. side of the falls. This 360-degree video gives you a tour of the American Falls, Horseshoe Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls. We sweep briefly over Canada, with its Vegas-style manmade showmanship of lights, architecture and restaurants. Then back to the … More Mini Vacay: 53 Seconds at Niagara Falls
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