Updated June 2021 What Does Smorgasburg Mean? An urban take on the concept of a smorgasbord ( a buffet of a variety of foods and dishes), Smorgasburg is a popup festival each weekend with an array of unique food vendors serving their delicious, gourmet spin on global cuisines. Sundays, 11 am – 6 pm. Yes, […]
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Jun
Jun
Sunny, a resident of Hawaii, recently penned a great piece 7 Wonderful Places to Stay in Hawaii With Unique Character. I asked her to follow up with some amazing experiences you’ll be sure to enjoy. ~Susan By Sunny Fitzgerald If you’re looking for cool experiences in Hawaii, look beyond the most popular, often overcrowded sites […]
Destinations, Hawaii, North America, United States
7 Wonderful Places to Stay in Hawaii With a Unique Ambience
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May
May
A big thanks to Hawaii resident and travel writer Sunny Fitzgerald for penning this wonderful piece ~ Susan By Sunny Fitzgerald Although you’re probably not planning to spend much time indoors while visiting Hawaii, your accommodations will be your home away from home. So rather than opting for a cookie-cutter room in a towering hotel, […]
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May
May
Travel Responsibly: Think Sustainability After more than a year of confinement, humanity’s desire to travel is a volcano ready to erupt. According to Longwoods International, 86% of Americans plan to travel in the next six months. That’s a lot of people! I have visions of crowds ala Walmart on Black Friday storming every major national […]
Destinations, Florida, North America, United States
8 Cool Outdoor Adventures in Florida That Aren’t on a Beach
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May
May
Florida has a lot more than sand and surf! I asked writer Cheryl Rodewig, a resident of the sunshine state, to put together a list of great things to do where you’re free to forget your towel. ~ Susan Story and Photos by Cheryl Rodewig I’m not a beach person, so why did I move […]
Adventures, Caribbean, North America, Saba Island, Top Posts
11 Amazing Reasons You Should Visit Saba Island in the Dutch Caribbean
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May
May
If you ask people if they’ve been to Saba Island (pronounced Say-ba), in the Dutch Caribbean, a municipality of the Netherlands, chances are you’ll be met with a blank stare. “Is it in Indonesia?” one friend asked. “Are you making it up?” inquired another. I only learned about the tiny speck of a former volcano a […]
Multiple Destination Tips, North America, Travel Tips, United States
10 of the Most Unusual (Dare I Say Weirdest) Events in America
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Mar
Mar
“It’s a festival where people compete to see who can toss a mullet the farthest.” “Is it alive?” I inquired a tiny bit horrified. “No. No. No, She laughs. “It’s a dead mullet.” I was speaking to Nicole Stacey, a tourism rep from Pensacola. I’d asked if there were any unusual events in the city. […]
Destinations, Michigan, North America, Road Trips, United States
10-Day Roadtrip: Michigan’s Glorious Upper Peninsula
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Feb
Feb
Growing up in Lower Michigan, I’d heard about the Upper Peninsula’s legendary natural beauty, especially in Fall when the forests, which make up 84% of the region, are a kaleidoscope of color. Still, as far as I was concerned, it was my backyard, and who wants to explore their own backyard? Oh the stupidity of […]
Multiple Destination Tips, Travel Tips
26 of the Most Breathtaking Views in the World Worth Traveling For
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Dec
Dec
What do you see when you imagine a breathtaking view? Wide-open spaces? An urban skyline? Sandy beaches or soaring mountains? Granted, it’s all in the eyes of the beholder, but I think we can all agree that if someone says the setting has one of the most breathtaking views they’ve seen, chances are it’s worth […]