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Do you want to dive with me in Cuba?

Do you Dream of Diving in Cuba?

It was my dream for 2016 to travel to Cuba and dive at Gardens of the Queen. Here are some answers to the questions I have been asked about my adventure: Who did I dive with in Cuba? Avalon Cuban Diving Centers invited me to experience Jardines De La Reina (Gardens of the Queen).  Gardens of … Continued

Dec News: Did I swim with the sharks? Was I scared?

Dec News: Grateful for a Year of Friends, Family and Travels in 2016

December NEWS: Grateful for a Year of Friends, Family and Travels in 2016 I hope that this holiday season brings you, your friends and family warmth and happiness. Remember that “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” -James Keller We Said Go Travel is a community of travelers and writers sharing their stories and I appreciate your … Continued

Insights from the Road: Business Insider and Lisa Niver

Insights from the Road: Business Insider and Lisa Niver

Thank you Business Insider for featuring me in a second article! A woman who went backpacking for 11 months explains how to pack light Lisa Niver of We Said Go Travel. Lisa Niver/We Said Go Travel Lisa Niver started off teaching science to elementary school students. Now, she teaches aspiring adventurers how to make the most … Continued

What to see on your first visit to CUBA

Video from my Great First visit to Cuba

I have spent months and months in the Caribbean. I worked on cruise ships for many years and sailed nearly every itinerary in the Caribbean. I would look at the map and every week that we sailed around Cuba, I wondered if I would ever get to visit. The United States embargo against Cuba (called … Continued

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Accidents happen: Why quality travel insurance is key

This post contains affiliate links. While in your home country, medical emergencies might not seem likely and even if something happens there’s probably a quick way of getting to a hospital for professional help. Afterwards, you can ride home in a vehicle and recuperate in bed for as long as necessary. This all changes when … Continued

Are You Ready to be a Love Warrior?

I was deeply touched by Glennon Doyle Melton’s book, Carry On Warrior. Melton’s book helped me remember that people are messy. Her new book, Love Warrior, is full of wisdom about the fact that life is hard. She shares about her deep despair when her marriage was devastated by infidelity. I appreciate her honesty about … Continued

Holidays are here! What to gift the Artistic Traveler

This post contains affiliate links. Is there a person in your life who loves writing, drawing, snapping photos and making videos as much as they do traveling? Give the artistic traveler something they’ll love (and use!) this Holiday.   Style and functionality come together in the FeatherTouch Leather Camera Bag. It was made with the artistic … Continued

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