When I heard you could swim with the majestic and oh so adorable sea turtles at Akumal Bay, I knew I had to add it to my itinerary! When I began doing my research on the best way to see the sea turtles at Akumal Bay, I ran into some confusion as to the best …
How to use Google Translate: a step-by-step guide (with video)
Google Translate can be a game changer when planning travel to a foreign country. I’ll illustrate here all of the features of Google Translate and explain what they do so that you can take full advantage of these travel planning tools Google Translate Desktop Version I couldn’t even begin to plan international travel to nonspeaking …
Free Epic Germany Itinerary: 2 weeks plus Austria Switzerland France!
Germany itinerary 14 days: Are you wanting to plan an epic 14 day Germany Itinerary but not sure where to start? I collected info on some of the best things to do in Southern Germany and combined them into an epic two week Germany Itinerary that includes some main attractions in France, Switzerland, and Austria. …
How to learn a language for travel! 7 easy ways!
When we lived in Germany many years ago, my mom carried a pocket phrasebook around wherever we went and it served her well. Not having any knowledge of the German language, it was actually a lifesaver! Things have changed a lot since then, and while phrase books are still a great tool for travelers, today …
Can’t travel? plan travel! 6 great reasons why travel planning is good for you
I didn’t realize the extent to which travel benefits my life until the recent pandemic when leisure travel was virtually impossible. For those of us who love to travel it was torturous. Wanderlust meaning: a strong desire to travel the world and when you have it is undeniable, and quite hard to shake! I like …
Ultimate Guide: Stunning Eibsee Lake and Zugspitze Mountain, everything you need to know
If you are looking for one of the top destinations to add to your Germany itinerary then you have come to the right place! A beautiful lake sits at the base of the tallest mountain in Germany, and you simply MUST see it! Lake Eibsee, with its crystal clear water, sits at the foot of …
” Public Transportation Basics For Travel ” Made Easy
Does using public transportation intimidate you? Does it keep you from making your travel dreams a reality? My commute is a nearly 100-mile per day drive through the country. I brave sleet, snow, torrential rains, and suicidal deer, among other things. Yet the mere mention of public transportation always strikes a tiny bit of fear …
Lost Valley Trail Arkansas complete guide to one of the top trails in Arkansas (with photos)
Lost Valley Trail near Ponca, one of the most popular hiking trails in Arkansas, turned out to be one of my favorite trails EVER! Arkansas…..so lush, so green, it ever does justice to it’s moniker, the “the natural state.” If you love nature, you are going to love Arkansas. As we walked down this beautiful …
Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein castles made simple: everything you need to know to plan your trip
A pair of stunning castles, Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, are conveniently located just a stone’s throw from each other. Hohenschwangau Castle was a childhood family retreat of the most tragic of characters, King Ludwig II. Neuschwanstein Castle was his own personal masterpiece. Romanticism, fantasy, tragedy, betrayal, and mystery all come to life on these two castle …
How to fly free with points: save 1000’s $$$
Fly for free you say? with reward miles, yes you can. In just 3 short years, we earned enough miles to fly two people to Europe, during high season, eight (8) times!!!! Do you need me to repeat that? That’s EIGHT free international flights in 3 years! Do I have your attention yet??? We use …