family memories

This post is sponsored by Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism. For more information on Pigeon Forge, visit their official website. I feel so fortunate to have lived in Knoxville for the last twenty-four-years. We are able to visit Pigeon Forge practically anytime we want. We’ve experienced vacations, weekend getaways, springRead More →

Tips for traveling light

If you often try to travel with just a carry-on (or two), you’re probably used to getting charged extra unexpected fees because you broke some unknown airline rule. Here’s how to travel the correct way with carry-ons, avoid those hidden fees and make your next flight with plenty of timeRead More →

volunteer

Do you want your life to mean more than just a monotonous routine of exhausting hours at work and home? I think most of us do. There definitely is more to life than just work. And although travel is important, volunteering is even more important I think. Why not addRead More →

overseas vacation

Overseas vacation on a budget? Why the heck not? We work hard. Damn hard. In fact, Americans are amongst the hardest working and industrious people on the planet. This actually sounds more impressive than it is. In fact, it’s entirely possible that we’re all working a little too hard. WeRead More →

A visit to North Carolina is a diverse experience. You can savor spending time in cities that are full of life, or you can enjoy the tranquillity of the outdoors, with its mountain filled expanses. The area is a treat to visit at any time of year, with its lushRead More →

The iconic draw of New York City is irresistible enough that it brings in some 60 million tourists per year. But the overwhelming size and complexity of NYC also makes it overwhelming to travel to, a virtual “tourist maze” if you try to tackle it alone and without previous experience.Read More →

Planning a cruise trip? If a cruise vacation in in your plans, check out these tips...

If you have never taken a cruise for your vacation before, preparing for the adventure can be slightly daunting. You want to make sure that everyone in your party has a great time, and that you return from your vacation happy and refreshed. Planning is vital, if you want toRead More →

Travelling as a family should be great. It’s a chance to get away from it all, reconnect, see the sights and have a fantastic time relaxing and having fun together. But, quite often it just ends up being exceptionally stressful, and you need a holiday to recover from your holidayRead More →