It’s that time again, time for a resolution and one resolution at the top of a lot of lists is to travel more. How many times have you put travel on your list only to fail to make it happen?Here are some ways to keep that travel resolution. Be specific. Rather than just saying I...
Year: 2014
Four Over The Counter and Household Product for Your Travels
Packing a medicine bag is essential to your travels. Finding some things in a time of need and especially in a foreign country can be difficult. There are four over the counter and household products I like that can aid in a medical situation. First, yellow mustard can be used to alleviate cramps. Mustard has...
OUR PONY EXPRESS NEVADA ITINERARY
On The Road Again! FERNLEY: This is where we began our adventure. Because of it’s close proximity to Reno, Fernely thrives today. It’s also the gateway to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Indian Territory and Pyramid Lake. What to do: Drive west to Pyramid Lake. Pyramid lake is absolutely beautiful and serene. The blue green color...
THE PONY EXPRESS NEVADA
Sometimes you have to pay a visit to the road. A long stretch of pavement, be it highway or byway, that beckons for visitors from near and far. Wheels to the pavement mapping a course, retracing history, embracing the solitude, taking in the surroundings and meeting the locals at unassuming sometimes planned and other times...
PLANNING YOUR OWN CULINARY TOUR
Of course, you can join or sign on to a scheduled or organized food tour and they are great. However if you want to design your own or if you have specific interests here are some tips on designing and planning your own culinary tour. HAVE A PLAN First have a plan on your specific...
Our Culinary City Picks
Bonnie and I are foodies and we love to eat our way through a destination! We find that food is a huge part of a culture and it’s a great way to discover a country, city and it’s people. We also find that it’s one topic people love to talk about especially when you ask...
Genealogical Travel – Creating Your Own Heritage Trail
Tips for Taking Genealogical Research Trips by Tony BurroughsBefore leaving Research card catalogs of libraries and historical societies you will visit Copy titles and card catalog numbers you want to research & print out Use Map Quest to route inner city travel Save Map Quest maps and routing to smart phone or computer Print out Map...
Summer Secrets – How to Save on Summer Travel
Summertime is one of the busiest travel seasons and that means peak season prices and crowds. There are however some ways to save on your summer travels.To save on summer airfares you’ll need to know when to fly, when to buy and what they charge:When to Fly: Tuesday and Wednesday are typically the least expensive...
VOLUNTOURISM
Making a Difference – The World of Giving By Lisa M. Dietlin President/CEO, Lisa M. Dietlin and Associates, Inc., Chicago, IL Philanthropic Advisor, Author and Television Personality Making A Difference: The World of Giving – Take a One-of-a-Kind Vacation AND Do Good! With summer in full swing you may be someone who hasn’t yet decided...
PLANNING A FAMILY REUNION
FIRST TIME Appoint an organizer For first timers, I recommend the main organizer enlist a point of contact per family circle, this will help with getting everyone invited, including as many as possible, sharing the work load and most importantly communication. Pick a time to have it. Plan on at least a year out but for the first time...
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