By: Gabrielle Krake
Okay, bear with me while I wander down memory lane. We just returned from our tenth annual trip to Silver Creek Plunge. I have to... Read more >>
By: Tango Diva
We could almost hear a fiddler on the roof as the small van pulled into the village of Varaklani, two hours outside of Riga, Latvia.... Read more >>
On the Road: Elbows and Family Bonding
Slim Whitman yodeled on the eight track, and my sister sipped Beep Juice. I was the youngest of three kids, relegated to the middle seat... Read more >>
Finding Tradition in the Sun
The first time I landed on Alcatraz Island for a tour of its prison, I marveled at the stories about “Birdman of Alcatraz” Robert Shroud,... Read more >>
Not This Turkey!
Boyfriend asked what I would be serving with turkey this year. I replied, “SPF 30.” “Lizzyeeee???!!!” He cried. I intend to spend my Thanksgiving reading,... Read more >>
Happy Tail Travels: Safety When Traveling with Your Pet
My Welsh corgi, Roxy, has a disturbing relationship with my car’s windshield wipers. When those wipers start to swish, her furry little body is flying... Read more >>
Cruise Ship Confessions: Part 1
The photo of my sister and I, clad in traditional black and red Austrian lederhosen, still sits proudly on my parent’s living room table. At... Read more >>
Many of us will leave our homes for far-off destinations this holiday season, making us stressed and cranky. Sometimes it’s worth all the hassle. Other times … perhaps not. What are your most memorable holiday travel experiences? Share them here. >>
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