November 2024

Have you succumbed to the guilt trip of those dog food ads telling you to feed your dog fresh, human-grade food? As an obsessive dog mom, the idea has certainly piqued my interest. I have tried a couple of them, but with an 85-pound Labrador Retriever with a humongous appetite, I’d go broke with most of those subscription-based products. We know that fresh, whole foods are better for us as humans, but is homemade dog …

True confession: an African safari was not on my bucket list. Not because I didn’t want to go, but the logistics of planning such a trip were dizzying for me. Long (and expensive) flights. Health and vaccination requirements. Logistics of getting around in a foreign country. Not knowing the African safari hunt cost. Not to mention finding someone to mind the pets for an extended period. But when my brother suggested this as a special …

I’ve often thought of Belize as just a diving destination but I recently spent time in the rainforest region and can tell you there is SO much more this island. With its stunning rainforests and pristine beaches, the island offers an extraordinary vacation experience for every type of traveler. Known for its incredible biodiversity, rich Mayan history, and world-class beaches like Placencia, this small Central American country is a must-visit destination. Whether you’re a nature …

Fiji was always one of those destinations I had as a dream destination but the distance and the expense were a bit out of my reach. But when I was asked to go cover Turtle Island for Islands.com, my suitcase was packed before I could hang up the phone. And my husband was inviting along as well (a nice perk of being the spouse of a travel writer). I’ve written before about how much I …