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● 15 Fun Weekend Getaways from Los Angeles
Weekend getaways from Los Angeles: A round of of 15 great destinations and attractions you... Read more »
Published: April 23, 2021 - 10:11 am
Spring Travel is On for 2021!
Spring Travel is On! Summer travel planning is coming into high gear. Celebrate with cool new... Read more »
Published: April 22, 2021 - 10:00 am
Seven Creeks in Jacksonville: New to Explore
Exploring Seven Creeks, in Jacksonville Florida's Northside, its woods, marshes, and waterways have drawn people... Read more »
Published: April 21, 2021 - 10:07 am
Chaîne des Puys: France’s Chain of 80 Volcanos
Eighty enormous dormant volcanoes are in France. You heard that right- central France has their... Read more »
Published: April 20, 2021 - 10:08 am
The V-Cableway Project: Stunning Swiss Scenery
The new V-Cableway Project introduced by Jungfrau Railways offers visitors stunning sites and adventure through... Read more »
Published: April 19, 2021 - 10:02 am
Moving to Béziers, France during the Pandemic
Beziers, in Southern France, is where these two Brits relocated to during the 2020 Pandemic,... Read more »
Published: April 16, 2021 - 10:00 am
Why Are These the World’s Most Beautiful Buildings?
Using the Golden Ratio, this story lists the world's most beautiful buildings and why they... Read more »
Published: April 15, 2021 - 10:00 am
Lyon is #1 for Delicious Food in France
Lyon is one of the world's most well known food capitals and is widely recognized... Read more »
Published: April 14, 2021 - 10:09 am

ReadUpOnIt

Central Florida for the Win!
Central Florida to Ocala, New Port Richie and Tampa was a perfect tonic after a... Read more »
Published: April 21, 2021 - 7:44 pm
Randolph Churchill Was No Chip off Winston’s Block
Winston Churchill has always been a person who I hold in the highest esteem. Just... Read more »
Published: April 6, 2021 - 9:30 pm
Post Vaccine Life Begins Right Now
I'm now post-vaccine, having had two Moderna vaccine shots and I am ready to resume... Read more »
Published: March 29, 2021 - 5:09 pm
Kitchen Milestone, at Pandemic Finish Line
I've finished a milestone, the kitchen that has been a work in progress since 2015,... Read more »
Published: March 20, 2021 - 3:00 pm
Marching Through It
It’s a super chilly early March day out there, the kind of day when you’d... Read more »
Published: March 7, 2021 - 7:38 pm
Vaccination Brings a Sense of Relief as We Finish a Covid Year
Vaccination: My village had a vaccination clinic manned by local volunteers and the select board,... Read more »
Published: February 28, 2021 - 6:22 pm
Saturday Musings Over the Years
Saturday musings, looking back at the many times I've written about Saturday on my blog.... Read more »
Published: February 20, 2021 - 5:18 pm
Rangeley Inn Maine: Not The Same This Year
Rangeley Inn, in Western Maine, is home to some of the best snowmobiling trails and... Read more »
Published: February 15, 2021 - 1:58 pm

Pilot Girl

Stillwater Mountain: A trailhead buried in the backwoods of the western Adirondacks
It’s the first day of Spring; got fire tower fever? We sure do! There are... Read more »
Published: March 21, 2021 - 6:30 pm
Huddle atop Spruce Mountain fire tower for true excitement
Who’s needs a Superbowl when winter hiking with friends is life’s greatest metaphoric touchdown? True... Read more »
Published: February 7, 2021 - 11:49 pm
North Adams: Scenic road trip on the Mohawk Trail
It’s cold outside. Really cold! And the pandemic is still disrupting life as we know... Read more »
Published: February 1, 2021 - 3:44 pm
A past time favorite at Pineridge Ski Area
Don’t let the lack of skis in the above photo scare you. Newt (seen above)... Read more »
Published: January 23, 2021 - 5:39 pm
West Dover, Vermont: Double the snow, half the crowds
With 22″ of new snow in the last two days (seriously!), Mom and I spent... Read more »
Published: January 23, 2021 - 3:12 pm
A New Years hike to the ever-enchanting Mohonk Mountain House
Happy New Year, everyone! The bright yellow orb made every effort to jolt me up. ... Read more »
Published: January 12, 2021 - 8:13 pm
Unapologetic Gawker on Birthday Patrol in Lewes, Delaware
For my big 5-0, I wanted to soak in the sun and savor the delights... Read more »
Published: December 5, 2020 - 1:07 pm
Flat-out good time on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail
There was a blowout on the bumpy Wallkill Valley Rail Trail this past week. Make... Read more »
Published: June 28, 2020 - 3:27 pm

Round World Photo

Me’s Way, Vietnamese Hue’s Style Chili Sauce
Experiencing the food of the world is one of the great joys of travel. These... Read more »
Published: April 14, 2021 - 3:47 pm
Gonomad Top Ten Stories of 2020 Winner!
I’m super happy to have one of my stories selected in top ten stories of... Read more »
Published: January 1, 2021 - 3:56 pm
The Quiet Carry Eddy, CJRB Maileah, and Kershaw Chive. Best Fifth Pocket EDC Travel Knives
I have carried a pocket knife most of my life. As I was growing up,... Read more »
Published: December 15, 2020 - 4:48 pm
Local Life Under Lockdown/ The Massachusetts Review
Local Life under Lockdown SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 – BY PAUL SHOUL When the Massachusetts Review... Read more »
Published: November 24, 2020 - 1:08 pm
Stay Wicked Fah Apaht
We all could use a little humor during these Covid days.…... Read more »
Published: June 22, 2020 - 5:18 pm
Free Tapas! Castilla y Leon, Spain
Free tapas with every drink is still the norm at some restaurants in Castilla y... Read more »
Published: January 23, 2020 - 1:56 pm
Son Moll Sentits beach in Cala Rajada, Mallorca.
The view from Hotel Son Moll Sentits in Cala Rajada, Mallorca.…... Read more »
Published: January 22, 2020 - 9:09 pm
Churros.
Churros in Castilla Y Leon, Spain. Simple, beautiful, incredibly delicious.…... Read more »
Published: January 15, 2020 - 4:10 pm

Miles to Go

Pic(k) of the Week – Spring Walk
... Read more »
Published: April 16, 2021 - 5:21 am
Reimagining Travel 2021
Cornell University had a Webinar on Reimagining Travel: Reinventing the Travel Experience and Using Data... Read more »
Published: January 26, 2021 - 3:30 pm
Digital Marketing – No More Cookies!
As a long time fan of the Marketoonist and as a travel writer with an... Read more »
Published: January 12, 2021 - 8:45 pm
A New Year and a New Way Way of Looking
As we round up the year I am inclined, nay determined, to ignore all that... Read more »
Published: December 29, 2020 - 7:19 pm
Go Play Outside!
“We have such a brief opportunity to pass on to our children our love for... Read more »
Published: November 11, 2020 - 7:08 pm
Awe Walks in Fall
Every year during this time, I write about apple-picking, scrunchy leaves, blazing oranges and fiery... Read more »
Published: October 20, 2020 - 4:19 am
Fall Fun in Blue Jay Orchards
Anyone who lives in and around Bethel will tell you that it begins to feel... Read more »
Published: September 29, 2020 - 8:09 pm
Late Summer Hike – Lover’s Leap State Park
“Lovers. Oh that word bums me out unless it’s between meat and pizza,” said Liz... Read more »
Published: September 18, 2020 - 7:59 pm

Travel Tales from India and Abroad

Possibility of a Covid 19 Third Wave in India
These days I live on internet looking for information. Coronavirus Worldometers is something I refresh... Read more »
Published: April 20, 2021 - 7:29 pm
Traveling from Colombo to Mt. Lavinia by Train
The thought of taking a train out of Colombo was spontaneous. If I stoodlooked out... Read more »
Published: April 14, 2021 - 6:34 pm
Visiting Saigon Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City
I stood outside the Saigon Central Post Office, in Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam, clicking... Read more »
Published: April 8, 2021 - 6:03 pm
Dada Harir Ni Vav- A Beautiful Stepwell in Ahmadabad
My joy knew no bounds when me made an unscheduled stop at the Dada Harir... Read more »
Published: April 6, 2021 - 12:29 pm
Chhatedi- An Offbeat Historical Site in Bhuj
I have been to Bhuj a few times. So, when I was visiting in December... Read more »
Published: April 1, 2021 - 11:48 am

Travel News Notes

A New Cycling Journey Across Australia
Ride & Seek Follows the Footsteps of a Famous Explorer Across Oz Ride & Seek... Read more »
Published: October 16, 2020 - 2:33 pm
Blackbeard’s Latest $10M Treasure Waits to Be Found
Blackbeard's treasure. More than $10 million has been buried in ten states, and you can... Read more »
Published: October 15, 2020 - 2:53 pm
Preclearance: Go Through Customs While in Brussels Departing for the US
The United States and Belgium Sign Agreement to Open Preclearance Facility at Brussels Airport The... Read more »
Published: September 29, 2020 - 3:58 pm
Houston, We’ve Solved a Problem: Air Service Restored
The latest air carrier service restorations from Air France, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines... Read more »
Published: September 2, 2020 - 2:52 pm
With Love from Massachusetts in 2020!
The Spirit of Massachusetts has a new billboard campaign that states, "With Love From" fifteen... Read more »
Published: June 30, 2020 - 3:12 pm
Cruise Ships at Sea, Trying to Find a Berth
Cruise ships around the world are having a hard time finding friendly ports in which... Read more »
Published: April 1, 2020 - 2:52 pm
Isle of Man: Famous for the TT Races and Railroads
Isle of Man is an island off the coast of Liverpool, but it’s not part... Read more »
Published: January 16, 2020 - 2:10 pm
French Bee Serves Up New Service to Paris from Newark
French Bee, France’s leading low-cost long-haul airline, is pleased to announce its new route between... Read more »
Published: November 25, 2019 - 8:44 pm

Running in Circles

Scattering Love
It has been four months, three weeks, and two days since our kids lost their... Read more »
Published: April 14, 2019 - 11:57 pm
Going Home
I just returned home from two weeks in the Dominican Republic, a country that helped... Read more »
Published: February 10, 2019 - 4:33 pm
Grief
I have been trying to muster up the ability to write a blog for quite... Read more »
Published: January 1, 2019 - 11:24 am
Gearing Up for Summer With Teens
I love summer. It is my favorite season, which likely comes as no surprise to... Read more »
Published: June 5, 2018 - 2:38 am
In The Trenches
Parenting is HARD. This is not a cliché. This is not a whining mommy blog... Read more »
Published: May 16, 2018 - 1:05 pm
Last Night in Cuba
It’s our last night in Cuba as I write this, and I really don’t know... Read more »
Published: April 23, 2018 - 2:57 pm
Saying Goodbye With Love and Hats
This weekend we laid my grandfather Nathaniel Harrison Hartshorne to rest. Our family gathered together... Read more »
Published: April 10, 2018 - 1:43 pm
The Ultimate Responsibility
Man, my kids have been giving me a run for my money lately. It's really... Read more »
Published: March 13, 2018 - 7:03 am

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