Coronavirus Travel: USA Road Trip Tips

Last updated on January 14th, 2025 at 04:04 pmPlanning a USA road trip during the coronavirus pandemic and want to travel safer? We recently embarked on multi-week road trip from Washington, DC through West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee and back through Virginia. After being cooped up for months, we especially enjoyed lively country music…

Alex and Bell in front of the Athena statue inside the Nashville Parthenon

Washington, DC to Niagara Falls: Road Trip Guide

Last updated on July 23rd, 2025 at 07:05 amSummer road trips conjure a feeling of freedom for vacationers. But driving along busy interstates to get from point a to b as fast as possible can leave travelers missing out on some wonderful experiences. We’ve driven from Washington, DC to Niagara Falls many times, and have…

View of horseshoe fall from the tower

Florida Vacation Destinations: 22 Sunny Gems

Last updated on August 3rd, 2024 at 01:18 amThe sunshine state is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. Orlando draws upwards of 75 million visitors per year, thanks to being the theme park capital of the world. That is more visitors than anywhere else on the planet. But Florida’s beautiful beach lined coast,…

beach chairs with the sea and blue sky in Islamorada, Florida

Travel Matters: TBEX Survivors Podcast Episode

Last updated on January 2nd, 2023 at 09:42 pmOur world changed dramatically last month. At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in Europe, I was traveling around the continent and witnessed lockdowns in three countries: Italy, France and the Netherlands. Prior to walking out the door Bell, who works in medical research, said “I’m worried…

Catania, Sicily Square with cafe setting and blue skies.

Hotel de la Bretonnerie in Paris Marais

Last updated on March 13th, 2024 at 02:55 pmA treasure trove of elegant highlights make Paris one the world’s most romantic cities. The City of Light earns its nickname for its role in the enlightenment as well as being one of the world’s first cities to adorn its grand boulevards with street lamps. The Marais…

cozy lounge with books and couches at Hotel de la Bretonnerie in the Marais district of Paris