Finding Unexpected Joy in Turkey

Finding Unexpected Joy in Turkey

I never expected to be able visit Turkey. Although everyone I knew that had been loved it, they all said how they thought it was too inaccessible for me. You see, I can’t walk much because of my disabilities, and generally use a wheelchair scooter to get around if we don’t have our car handy. … Continued

Five Favorites: Lisa’s Travel Must-Haves

Lisa Niver, travel guru and creator of We Said Go Travel, knows a thing or two about making travel easier. She’s been to over one hundred countries and six continents, and has narrowed down her travel must-haves to these items. She doesn’t go anywhere without them, so maybe you shouldn’t either! 1. Kindle The Kindle is a … Continued

Five Favorites: Genius Inventions for Your Next Trip

Lucky for us travelers, there are geniuses all around the world trying to make our lives easier! Planes, trains, and hostels never looked quite as comfy before these amazing, easy inventions! They are designed to make any kind of travel easier and more enjoyable. Check them out: 1. J Pillow The J Pillow is the Winner of … Continued

Five Favorites: Tech Gadgets for Travel

One of the best things about prepping for a trip is getting all of the right gear together- clothes, luggage, and yes, tech. The worst part of a trip is when you’re in the middle of nowhere and your phone dies, or you lose your phone in the lake! Here are a few handy tech gadgets … Continued

Turkey: Visiting the House of the Mother Mary

A place of peace, serenity, and hope. I felt all of these – and a gentle wash of kindness – as I ventured up the path toward the House of the Virgin Mary, or Mother Mary (Meryem Ana), located just a few miles away from the busyness of the ruins at Ephesus, Turkey. It was … Continued

Discovering Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach, just 40 minutes south of Los Angeles, is the perfect escape for a weekend. Far off the freeways, you’ll quickly forget you are anywhere near LA and become immersed in the relaxed beach culture. For your next weekend trip, here are the must-dos for a Redondo Beach vacation: To Do: 1. Paddleboarding (SUP) … Continued

A Lazy Vacation: Four Seasons Santa Barbara

I have had a crazy 18 months. I knew I would (finally) have some free time, so I planned a vacation where I could really get back to myself. I set out on a restorative trip to find some peace. I went to Santa Barbara, and stayed at Four Seasons The Biltmore. I had been there before as a teenager, … Continued

“The Dream Begins,” Italy: Blood and Sacrifice Part 5

Read Part 4 “The Dream Begins,” Italy: Blood and Sacrifice Part 5 There are many explanations for déjà vu. Precognition, or prophecy, the overlap between short term and long-term memory, or if accompanied with hallucinations it could even be considered a form of neurological illness.  When I was eight I had a dream about an … Continued

Family Travel

Making Family Travel Easier and #PrettyGreat!

Gone are the days when family travel was considered a luxury. With the wide-range of travel promos being offered today, and (thanks to the internet) easy online booking process of airlines, hotels, tour operators and travel agencies, families are now going places to have unique experiences together. And it looks like the upward trend will … Continued

Pont Des Arts Paris

A Paris Favorite: The Pont Des Arts

Many bridges in Paris have made it into the annals of worldwide fame: Pont D’Alexander, Pont Neuf, and the modern Pont Solferino, to name a few. One favorite is the Pont Des Arts, loved for many reasons by Parisians and visitors alike. The pedestrian-only bridge, which leads directly from the left bank into the Place … Continued

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