5 Things You Can Bring to Make Air Travel Comfortable Again

The whole matter of how “inconvenient” and “awful” air travel has gotten is a bit old, don’t ya think? I mean, when did it stop being amazing that we could be freezing our bottoms off at -20F in Wisconsin one minute, and four hours later, bikini-clad on a fabulous beach, drinking a mai tai? Photo … More 5 Things You Can Bring to Make Air Travel Comfortable Again

Two Tickets to Paradise, Please! Fly to Japan free

What if you could get free round trip tickets to Japan? Photo by Charish Badzinski.  It actually isn’t as far off as it may seem. Yahoo blogs today reported that Japan is considering giving away 10,000 free round trip tickets to their country to re-invigorate travel after a rather rough spell of setbacks. Here’s the … More Two Tickets to Paradise, Please! Fly to Japan free

Lake Mille Lacs Swallows Summer’s Last Stone

by Jane Comeau Summer isn’t summer without a trip to Minnesota’s second largest lake, Lake Mille Lacs. In fact, for more than 25 years I have skipped summer’s last stone into this lake’s massiveness and bid the loons my annual summer farewell. Lake Mille Lacs at sunset. Photo by Jane Comeau. It’s tradition. It’s a … More Lake Mille Lacs Swallows Summer’s Last Stone

Go ahead, travel. What’s the Worst that could Happen?

Imagine what could happen if you were to travel.Surely, beauty would emerge. Photo by Charish Badzinski.  When they hear of my travels, particularly my solo adventures, so many people say, “Oh, I could never do that.” When I press, most often people seem uncomfortable considering the possibility, though few will admit they’re just plain scared.  … More Go ahead, travel. What’s the Worst that could Happen?

Random Travel Photo of the Week: Lake City, Minnesota

Lake City, Minnesota. ‘Nuff said. Photo by Charish. Lake City, Minnesota seems to have their head on straight. Besides the amazing views of Lake Pepin, and the killer apple selection at Pepin Heights, the signage is dead on. Like this post? You might also like:  Dispatch from Ethiopia: Water in Another World Beggars, Buskers and … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Lake City, Minnesota

The Stopover: It’s All About the Journey

Living the philosophy, “it’s all about the journey” in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It’s been said that in life, “it’s all about the journey, not the destination.” Yet when when it comes to travel, most people rush-rush-rush to get where they’re going. Not that I blame them, what with the tragic state of  Americans’ vacations these days. … More The Stopover: It’s All About the Journey

Random Travel Photo of the Week: Paris or Galena, Il?

The staircase in Galena, Il. at night. Photo by Charish. The steep hillside in Galena, Illinois and the antique-looking lighting creates a Paris, France-like feel to the town. Like this post? You might also like:  Dispatch from Ethiopia: Water in Another World Beggars, Buskers and Bums: To Give, or Not to Give? Uluru and Treading … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Paris or Galena, Il?

Random Travel Photo of the Week: Midnight snack in Times Square, Manhattan

Midnight snack. Times Square, Manhattan, New York. Photo by Charish Badzinski. Like this post? You might also like:  Weekend Getaway: Hit the NYC Highlights in 48 Hours Can This Vacation Be Saved? Travel Foodies Versus Food Camels Brooklyn in Bloom: A Tour of Brooklyn Botanical Garden in Spring _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Join our community of travelers and … More Random Travel Photo of the Week: Midnight snack in Times Square, Manhattan