Favorite Secret Sites
Rome 2 Rio provides the information on how to get from point A to point B for any destination. When I am unfamiliar with a location, this is my starting point to begin my transportation search. rome2rio.com Visit a City, Get Your Guide, and Tours by Locals are our...
Favorite Travel Journal
My Journey Travel Journal Written by Rick and Carla, this journal is dark green leather bound with 198 lined pages, a sewn binding, and infused with favorite travel quotes. It was inspired by one of our favorite writers, Ernest Hemingway, after we saw his home office...
Favorite Cruise Lines
Holland Cruise Lines became our favorite after two cruises through South America. The age group of 60 - 70 was a treat. No children. No teenagers. People like us who enjoy reading at the back of a ship with a delicious americano. Oh, the pleasure. hollandamerica.com...
Favorite Travel Apps
Roadtrippers allows you to map your trip, recommending local food options, scenic stops, and roadside attractions. It’s great to make sure you don’t miss an exit, like the birthplace of John Wayne. Maybe you don’t want to miss that! Waze is excellent for navigating...
Favorite Voluntourism Sites
Group Lifetree Adventures has our favorite mission trips, including India, Kenya, and the Philippines. We traveled to Cuba with them in 2015 and adored the locals that we met. Thom and Joani Shultz have a passion for helping others in need and they have become...
Favorite Travel Books
My Good Life in France by Janine Marsh I follow Janine on her Instagram page and newsletter as she lives in France. Her posts are incredibly descriptive and perfect for anyone who will be dropping into France on holiday. Always Italy by Frances Mayes Along with our...