Ashland, Wisconsin, is best known for its many mural paintings that line the historical downtown district’s buildings. Within these murals, visitors learn about the people and places that tell the history of Ashland. Some come to admire the beauty of the murals, some to learn about Ashland’s past, some both. While the primary draw to Ashland is these murals, Ashland...
Let’s Go On A Road Trip To Elkhart Indiana These days, I don’t venture outside of Wisconsin too much, but when I do, it’s always an epic road trip adventure. Take, for instance, my cross-country car camping experience to Gulf Shores in 2021. So when I was invited on a whirlwind three day hosted trip by Visit Elkhart County with a group of fellow writers from...
Wisconsin Dells may be the number 1 destination in Wisconsin for families, but fellow travel writer Kim and I discovered lots of things to do in Wisconsin Dells for adults. Wisconsin Dells isn't just for families.
What are the benefits of traveling alone as a woman in midlife? You’re in your 50’s and the kids are gone, one day you wake up and realize that there are more years behind you than in front. You’re losing people you love. Not only parents but friends and acquaintances your age. Did you ever ask yourself “if I died tomorrow, would I have lived the life I wanted...
I often get asked if I know of any great travel groups for women that bring together like-minded solo women travelers. I always recommend trying a group tour if you are skittish about planning and traveling on your own. In fact, I joined a large group tour when I took my first trip to Paris in 2011 and it opened my world up to new friendships and a self-confidence...