We spent a beautiful day in Tellico Plains this past weekend. Tellico Plains is a town in Monroe County, Tennessee. It is an entrance to Cherohala Skyway and the Cherokee National Forest. Some fun activities are hiking, picnicking, scenic drives and vistas, and dipping your toes in the water. We started our day with a…
Category: Travel Tips
33 Tips for Your Next Cruise
Booking/Pre-Cruise: Watch for sales. Cruise lines often have deals for booking early and even last minute, such as onboard credit and discounts. Consider booking through a travel agent. We used AAA on our last cruise and received a lot of incentives such as priority boarding and a dinner at a specialty restaurant. Choose your cabin…
Tips to Avoid Being Seasick
This post is a list of seasick remedies and preventions that have worked for me on my past cruises. I hope it helps! Size of Ship/Roughness of Seas The smaller the ship, the more movement you tend to feel. Of all the cruise ships I’ve been on, the worst experience of seasickness I’ve had was…
Six Must Do’s in Alaska
To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world. -John Muir This post is about my absolute favorite things that we did in Alaska. If you are ever headed to the beautiful state of Alaska, definitely try some of this list. I also have a couple of items…
Hiking: My Favorite Gear
This post includes some of my favorite gear for day hiking. When buying new gear, I look for quality and comfort. I usually start with brands that I have experience with and have proven reliable in the past. So below are items that I use while day hiking, which usually range from 4 to 10…
Staying Healthy While Traveling
Getting sick while on vacation is one sure way to miss out. When I’m traveling, I want to feel my best so that I can keep going and explore all that I can, and not be stuck in the hotel room sick. The following are things I do in order to stay as healthy as…