6 Tips for the Pyramids of Egypt at Giza
The Egypt pyramids of Giza are one of the most awe-inspiring sights in the world so I, like most everyone else in the world, always dreamed of visiting them. My dream came true in 2009 when I went as a…
10 Tips for Shopping in a Souq
A souq, or outdoor Middle East marketplace, is frequently a labyrinth of crowded, busy and loud streets with masses of aggressive shopkeepers calling out at you to buy their goods. Other times, such as in the Gulf countries, souqs are…
7 Ways to Lose Weight While Traveling
It is so easy to get caught up in the excitement of traveling to new places that you don’t really care that you might eat, drink and relax so much that your clothes won’t fit afterwards. But then afterwards comes…
Frankincense – the Signature Scent of Salalah, Oman
Salalah, Oman is well known as paradise to the people of the Persian Gulf, yet most of the world has never heard of this charming town of 180,000 lying quietly on the Arabian Sea. Tourists by the thousands flock to…
Working and Traveling – Advice for Women
If you're a woman who travels, you probably have already heard that making money while traveling is a thing. But there is a lot more to know than that. (This post contains affiliate links, which means at no additional cost…
Squeaking Sand in New South Wales, Australia
Today, while jogging at the beach where I’m now living outside of Sydney, Australia, I thought I heard squeaking sand with each step I took. Definitely, I was not imagining this. The sand was squeaking like an old treadmill with…
Boat Tour of the Thimble Islands, USA
Every year for many years I’ve blasted down Highway I-95 in Connecticut, frequently passing by a little sign near Exit 56 which states, quietly and simply, Thimble Islands. What are these “thimble islands” I would wonder, as the sign blurred…
Why Cruises are a Great Intro to Solo Female Travel
If you're a woman who's interested in solo travel, taking a cruise can be a great way to dip your toes in the waters and see if traveling alone is for you. Taking a cruise with a lot of people…
Chichen Itza, Mexico without a Camera
One evening in May 2009 on the island of Isla Mujeres, Mexico I fastidiously prepared my day pack with all items I would need to make a 14-hour round trip the following day to the Chichen Itza ruins on the…
Avenue of the Sphinxes in Luxor, Egypt
When you travel through Egypt, it is really exciting to see ancient history popping up all over the country’s landscape. Especially when you’re not expecting it. I knew Luxor was full of tombs and temples, which is the reason I…
