In a previous post, I wrote about my general views on the book, Maiden Voyage, by Tania Aebi. In this post, I will be discussing some details about the book that you may not want to read if you plan on reading this book. …

I just finished reading Maiden Voyage by Tania Aebi, and it was an amazing book! Tania was the first American woman, as well as the youngest person to sail around the world alone! She wrote about her adventures in this 300-plus page book with the help of Bernadette Brennan. …

Did you know that Lafayette, Indiana has its very own zoo? It’s called the Columbian Park Zoo, and it used to be free to visit. But starting in 2021, they are now charging a $2.00 admission fee per person. I think that is certainly okay, especially since they have added…

Decorating your living space can be a lot of fun! In one of my apartments, I got pictures of Chihuly’s artwork (he’s a famous glass blower) from wrapping paper and a calendar. I cut out the pictures, framed them, and put them up in my living room. After moving in…

Warning: If you get queasy, then you might not want to read this blog post! Do you get motion sick when you travel? I don’t unless I am reading while traveling. I remember when I was really little, my family and I got into my dad’s two door red Ford…

When you travel, what do you like to purchase in order to remember your trip? Do you like to collect a certain item from each place you visit? Some people buy t-shirts, shot glasses, postcards, magnets, playing cards, or other memorabilia. So what do I like to buy? Well, I…

I recently finished reading the book, The Joys of Travel and Stories that Illuminate Them, by Thomas Swick, an American travel writer. This travel book was given to me as either a Christmas or birthday present. In the first half of the book, Thomas writes a short essay about each…

I enjoy reading travel related magazines and looking at all of the beautiful travel photos in them! My absolute favorite travel magazine was National Geographic Traveler, but unfortunately, it is no longer in print. I really liked how it was down to earth and gave practical travel tips. I used…

When going abroad to a new country, it is always advisable to learn the local language. Not only will it make traveling easier, but it will help you better understand the locals. …