Category: Travel Destinations

If you love to explore the world, then you are probably thinking about ways to still travel while staying safe during this pandemic. Travel has changed because of the Coronavirus pandemic, but with it comes new opportunities to explore the region where you live and ways of traveling that are more socially and ecologically responsible. …

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I love a good book about travel experiences, and after six months of quarantine life, I've found myself drawn to them more then ever! The stories about people whose lives were transformed in ways big or small from the experience of traveling are my favorite. Often, we travel as much to find ourselves as we …

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La Jolla may be the most scenic and fun-filled beach town in San Diego County. This Southern California city includes dramatic cliffs plunging down to the sea, gorgeous beaches, sunbathing seals, clear ocean water, and a quaint village full of boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Whether you are visiting La Jolla for a day or a …

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Carlsbad may be my favorite seaside city in southern California, with it's miles of beaches, eclectic shopping, great dining, and abundance of things to do. Some cities look just like the last city you passed through and no different than the next you will go to, but Carlsbad is not one of those places. The …

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I love a good weekender bag - something that makes me feel like I'm escaping on a whim, as though my life is so care-free (it's not!) that I can throw a few essentials in an easy to carry bag and venture off into the great unknown. With current travel restrictions in place, many of …

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Wondering what it's like to go wine tasting during COVID with social distancing requirements and capacity restrictions? We chose Masia de la Vinya Winery in Temeacula Valley Wine Country to find out what the experience is like with the new California state guidelines in place for wineries during COVID-19. After staying home for more than …

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With travel plans on hold, I've been going through photos of past adventures to pass the time. As I've mentioned in other articles, my trip to Great Britain in 2004 ranks as one of my favorite adventures. England, Scotland, and Wales are like fairy tale lands, full of rich history and stunning landscapes with medieval …

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