Blair Castle Hercules Garden in Blair Atholl, Scotland was one of the most beautiful gardens we saw in the United Kingdom. Take the time to stroll through the lush garden’s winding walkways, admire hundred year old sculptures, and take in the grand simplicity of this luxuriously tranquil slice of Scottish countryside after a tour of Blair Castle.
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Q&A Vol. 5 – How We Create Our Travel Itineraries
This month’s Q&A is all about How We Create Our Travel Itineraries. Learn how a professional traveler writer researches each destination, plans the most efficient route for each day, and what I do to avoid having too much or too little time at each attraction.
Safer Travel Series Part 1: Hotel Room Safety Tips
Traveling to a new or unsafe place, particularly if you’re alone, can be nerve wracking or even downright scary, but it doesn’t have to be. These tips will give you the tools and awareness you need to be able to check your room for hidden cameras, secure doors to adjoining rooms occupied by another guest, make sure no one else can access your room, and help you keep an eye on your belongings and rented space, even when you’re out and about. I hope these tips help you travel more confidently and fearlessly.
My Hopes for The New Year 2021
Happy New Year!! Last year was extremely difficult for everyone, regardless of where we are in life, we were all impacted in a major way, so I’m not going to dwell on it, because you already know what kind of year it was. This year, I’m hopeful that things will get better for everyone, that a change in leadership will mean a new start towards a better future, and that we can all be healthier, happier, and safer than we were before. Here are my hopes and goals for 2021.
Your Favorite Posts 2020
2020 was certainly a year. The pandemic shut down most of the world back in late February – early March, and nothing has been the same since. In early 2020 I had to indefinitely postpone more than 45 trips, some of which had been in the works for more than a year, I missed out…
Winter Skincare Advice & Q&A with Master Esthetician Patty Huang
Patty Huang is a Master Esthetician and skincare guru at Le Spa de l’hôtel Lotte inside Lotte Hotel Seattle in Seattle, Washington, and she truly changed my skin for the better. By following her sage advice for the last two months, my skin has become more even, hydrated, and radiant than it’s ever been, so trust me when I say she really knows her stuff. In today’s post, I’m sharing excerpts from my interview with her about her favorite tips and tricks to help care for, protect, and improve winter skin at home and in the spa, so that you can put your best skin forward over the holidays, into the new year, and beyond.
What Is a Michelin Star Restaurant?
What is a Michelin star restaurant? Restaurants that earn a Michelin Star are the best of the best in the culinary world, often times boasting signature dishes, incredible atmospheres, world renowned chefs, beautiful and skillful plating, and of course phenomenal cuisine. How does the ranking system work, and who determines how many stars to award restaurants? What happens to a restaurant when they earn a Michelin star, or when they lose one? How many Michelin starred restaurants are in the world, and which cities have the most? I’m going to answer all of these questions and more for you, so you know exactly how this system works, and why it’s one of the most coveted awards in the world.
The Travel Photography Gear I Use & Love
The travel photography gear I use and love to take with me no matter where I travel covers everything I pack in my camera bag, from which cameras I use, how to photograph things underwater, how many batteries I take with me, which bag I use when I might end up in the water to protect my equipment, how I back up my files when traveling, and much more. Plus, I’ve also included my favorite camera for anyone looking for an inexpensive, easy to use camera anyone can use to easily capture their travel memories. [show_shopthepost_widget id=”4244286″]
My Thoughts on the Alexis Ren 30 Day Workout Challenge
The Alexis Ren 30 Day Workout Challenge has helped me to become stronger, more flexible, to have more endurance, and so much more which is why I’m going to share with you why I loved it so much, and why I plan to keep using the model’s fantastic program, which includes access to a nutritionist, eating disorder councilor, weekly Zoom calls with Alexis Ren, and so many other wonderful things have helped build a community during a time when we are forced to be apart from one another.
Houseplant Care: Boston Ferns
This guide to Boston Fern care guide will help you grow healthy, full Boston Ferns indoors, and outlines how much and how often to water, mist, and fertilize plants, how to identify a dehydrated plant, and keep the humidity of the plant at a healthy level. It also covers where to place a plant and how much sunlight to give Boston Ferns to ensure they are healthy.
Why We Love Using CityPASS to Explore New Cities
CityPASS tickets not only save us time, money, and stress, but they also allow us to see some of the most incredible landmarks, amusement parks, museums, and other attractions in cities around the world like Atlanta, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Tampa, New York City, Dallas, Toronto, and many others. Just one ticket gets us into numerous attractions at savings of up to 50% off retail price, without any strings attached. This family-owned business is one of our favorites when traveling in North America.