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Mother-Daughter Fall Foliage Trip to Asheville – Like Living in a Pumpkin Spice Latte

October 8, 2020

There’s a reason the pumpkin-industrial-complex exists. It’s because people, women specifically, freakin’ love fall. Whatever reminds us of it, like pumpkin-flavored anything, decorative gourds (CAUTION: this link is NSFW, but hilarious), and the like, instantly takes us away to a world of cool and pleasant temperatures, no humidity, good hair, a reason to wear a … More Mother-Daughter Fall Foliage Trip to Asheville – Like Living in a Pumpkin Spice Latte

Four Steps for No-Stress Travel Planning

September 10, 2020

One of the greatest stressors that seems to overwhelm people and make them hate even the thought of travel planning is the analysis paralysis of trying to squeeze in every imaginable point of interest at a destination, in an effort to avoid missing out on something. In normal times, I try not to overschedule travel, … More Four Steps for No-Stress Travel Planning

YOU Need a Vacation

September 3, 2020

Yep, I said it, and there doesn’t seem to be a better time than the eve of Labor Day Weekend to say this to whoever needs to hear it – and it’s probably YOU – take a vacation, or you’re going to lose your dang mind. At this point in the year, I have normally … More YOU Need a Vacation

Hit the Road, Pooch

August 27, 2020

Since yesterday was National Dog Day, and we continue to navigate travel during a global pandemic that has Americans hitting the road to domestic destinations in greater numbers, it seemed like the perfect time to discuss dog- and pet-friendly travel. Some people love traveling with their dogs, and don’t leave home without them. Others have … More Hit the Road, Pooch

RVing is a Thing Again and I’m Here for It

August 20, 2020

I had a pretty old-school childhood, for a child of the 80s and 90s. My parents were early retirees from another era and I was the unplanned surprise tagalong. Because of this, I’m think I’m fortunate to have grown up unlike many others in my age group. We lived out in the country and I … More RVing is a Thing Again and I’m Here for It

Six Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs

August 13, 2020

One of our goals in creating this blog is to inspire more people to travel and to get past the excuses and barriers we come up with that hold us back. One of the main barriers to travel is the cost and perceived cost. Here are six ways to reduce the cost of travel: Switch … More Six Ways to Cut Your Travel Costs

What’s in your bucket?

August 6, 2020

Remember the tagline for the credit card, “What’s in your wallet?” Well, I have another question for you, What’s in your bucket? What’s on your travel bucket list – where do you want to go before you die? If there’s anything this pandemic has been good for, it has been great for taking assessment, learning, … More What’s in your bucket?

Museum Nerd Series #2 Moscow Kremlin Museums Armoury Chamber

July 30, 2020

Plus wandering around Red Square One of the highlights of this Museum Nerd’s trip to Russia was visiting the Armoury Chamber, part of the Moscow Kremlin Museums. Fun fact, though most of us from the U.S. think of The Kremlin as the seat of Russian government, and it is, the word kremlin can mean any … More Museum Nerd Series #2 Moscow Kremlin Museums Armoury Chamber

Epic Walks: Not Just for Hobbits

July 23, 2020

By now you may be aware that TrekSimple is run by a couple of nerds who will use every opportunity to make nerd references. And, as the summer of quarantine rolls on, this quote seemed appropriate: “Then something Tookish woke up inside him, and he wished to go and see the great mountains, and hear … More Epic Walks: Not Just for Hobbits

The Most Expensive Nap I’ve Ever Taken

July 16, 2020

My friend Kara and I went to Russia over Thanksgiving week 2019. She found an insanely low-cost flight on Delta, $500 total to travel from Miami to St. Petersburg via Amsterdam on the outbound flight, and Moscow to Miami via Paris inbound. Our Miami to Amsterdam flight took off in the early evening around 5 … More The Most Expensive Nap I’ve Ever Taken

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