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Stonehenge, London, England

How to enjoy Stonehenge despite the crowds

For years, I fantasized about going to Stonehenge, standing among the stones, and receiving a message from the universe. I did go, but it wasn’t what I expected. It started with the tourist bus I took to get there. Is this really how people get to Stonehenge? I wondered. It turns out it was, me and a few thousand other people every day. Before I even got near to the famous place disappointment overtook me. It’s the standing rock version...

Key West sailboat in the sunset

7 Things to Do in Key West Starting at the Overseas Highway

Driving the Overseas Highway to Key West is among the most epic drives you can take in the United States. Key West was also home to prolific American writer Ernest Hemingway, so, for me, it was a no-brainer – road trip time! My daughter Autumn and I flew to Miami and rented a car to drive the Overseas Highway on U.S. Route 1 through the Florida Keys. The highway leads you over 100 miles directly into the Atlantic Ocean and...

Rene at Niagara Falls, Canada

10 Tips to Travel More on a Budget

I’m always looking for a way to travel more, but as someone who hasn’t always had a lot of money, I’ve had to be crafty. These ten tips help me travel more affordably. I hope they allow you to travel more too. The biggest thing that makes travel a reality for me is flexibility. I’m as flexible as a contortionist when getting a deal on travel. I have a long list of places I want to go, so I’m ready...

Mt. Rushmore, South Dakota

Four Amazing Places to See in South Dakota

There are feats of nature and feats of man. Both are found side by side in South Dakota. I don’t know how Mt. Rushmore was conceived, but I imagine a bunch of men gawking at a beautiful mountain and thinking, “Huh, wouldn’t it be cool if we carved some faces there? Do ya think we can get the government to pay for it?” That’s not far from the truth, actually. It was intended to get attention to increase tourism to...

Detroit Architecture

15 Types of Detroit Architecture Worth Seeing

Detroit architecture has had a rebirth over the last few years. Many historic buildings have been revitalized, restored and are being celebrated anew. Do not miss these notable examples while you’re exploring in and around downtown. David Whitney (downtown) This white triangle-shaped building was named for the wealthy lumber baron who commissioned it. Designed by Daniel H. Burnham & Co., this Neo-Renaissance sex pot of glazed terra cotta was restored in 2014. The building, once offices, is now part residential,...

van Gogh graves in Auvers, France

What van Gogh saw: 5 Nights in France

I had five nights in France, and I went on a quest to follow in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh and see what saw that inspired his paintings. I’ve long been intrigued by the troubled painter and I figure I may understand him better by seeing some of the places he lived and worked. Here’s what I found as I traveled through Paris, Arles, St. Remy, and Auvers to see the places that inspired van Gogh’s most revered art....

Bones in the Paris Catacombs

What It’s Like Exploring the Paris Catacombs Alone

Visiting the Paris France Catacombs is likely among the most morbid and scary tours you will ever go on. I had no idea what I was in for – especially because I did it alone – which I do not recommend. The Paris, France Catacombs are an ossuary created in the tunnels of former quarries in the late seventeen hundreds outside of Paris. Fun fact: An ossuary is a container or room to place the bones of dead people. This...

Sculpture of a nude female with her head thrown back and wings stands abover a series of colorful masoleums