This morning, I woke up and was lying in bed thinking wow, it’s already May. Yes, it’s May 1, 2020. How different our lives have become since the New Year. For the first two months of 2020 I didn’t worry…
My Driving Adventure to Washington during the Travel Ban
With all the fears of the Covid-19 coronavirus, a lot of travel has been shut down and people are told to stay home. I live near the US border at Blaine, Washington and have been keeping an eye on the…
Traveling Solo after Divorce
For twenty years I had a built-in traveling companion. Now I was single again and wanted to travel. OK, so what’s stopping me? Why not? I’ve traveled alone before and I can do it again! Here’s the problem with being…
I’ve Traveled Alone Before and I can do it Again!
Who likes to travel? Raises hand! Me! Me! Actually, it’s kind of a silly question. Just about everyone likes traveling. It’s the where, when, how, and with who that is different for everyone. Details, details! Travel might be a camping…
10 Easy Ways to Save Money on a Cruise
Who hasn’t dreamed of an exotic vacation to a tropical island where palm trees sway next to a sparkling turquoise ocean? How about dining on lobster every night in an elegant dining room where men are dressed in tuxedoes and…
No Departure, No Refund
. When planning a vacation, the last thing people think about are the things that can go wrong before the airplane leaves the ground. On the back of travel brochures and airline tickets the Terms and Conditions are listed. These…
Go High and go to Hawaii
When it comes to investing most of my money has been tied up in mutual funds. It all serves a purpose. Some funds are in a locked in account that came from a former employer’s pension plan. That’ll generate me…
14 Tips on your Checklist for International Travel
I’ve done a fair amount of international travel over my life. Most of my relatives live in England and Scotland and I traveled there frequently as a child. Into adulthood my favorite travel spots changed and I prefer Hawaii, California,…
What to do with your Dogs when you Travel
You love your dogs, they’re part of the family. You agonize over taking a vacation and deciding what to do with your furry friends. Should the dog stay or go? Check out my list on what to do with your…
Let’s Jump In!
Hey! Who wants to jump in a mud volcano with me? Woo hoo! I’ll try almost anything once. Some things even twice! How about you? A warm welcome to all my new friends reading The Lifestyle Digs, the web’s newest…
