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Haunted Hotels you can stay in
“This Halloween, I’m rooming with the undead.” There’s something deliciously reckless about booking a room where the previous guests might still be lingering… even if they’ve been dead for a century. Haunted hotels aren’t just places to sleep—they’re portals to whispered legends, creaking floorboards, and the kind of midnight chills that no thermostat can fix. This Halloween, trade turn-down service for ghost stories and check into a suite where the shadows have names. Welcom
Shanna Stewart
Oct 16, 202534 min read


100th Post! Seven Countries, One Rail Pass
“Let the rhythm of the rails carry you across borders, where every station whispers a new story and every sunrise greets you in a different tongue." There’s something magical about watching the world blur past your window—cathedrals giving way to countryside, languages shifting with each station, and cultures unfolding one rail stop at a time. This journey stitches together seven distinct European gems—France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, and Hu
Shanna Stewart
Oct 14, 202530 min read


Eight Countries, One Rail Pass: A Storybook Journey Through Europe
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” — Anita Desai There’s something timeless about crossing borders by train—watching...
Shanna Stewart
Sep 24, 202542 min read


The Unfolded Map of Italy
“Italy is not just a country—it’s a thousand stories whispered through vineyards, piazzas, and pastel harbors waiting to be heard.”...
Shanna Stewart
Sep 9, 202528 min read


Check-in, Bliss-out
“Some journeys begin at check-in—where the room is the destination, and every corner whispers a story worth staying for.” Some places you...
Shanna Stewart
Aug 28, 202524 min read


Flip-Flops, Ferries & Feta: Island-Hopping in Greece
“To meander at a leisurely pace through these island chains by boat is to be captivated by the same dramatic landscapes and enchanted...
Shanna Stewart
Aug 22, 202517 min read


Where the Wild Things Roam: Sri Lanka’s Safari Spots
“The eye never forgets what the heart has seen.” – African Proverb The jungle wakes before the sun in Sri Lanka. Peacocks strut through...
Shanna Stewart
Aug 13, 202511 min read


The Art of Getting Lost: A Love Letter to Lesser-Traveled Lands
"Once the travel bug bites, there is no known antidote, and I shall be happily infected for the rest of my life." -Michael Palin Are you...
Shanna Stewart
Aug 8, 202540 min read


Road Trip: Montana & Wyoming with National Parks
“Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, healthy, free, the world before me.” — Walt Whitman There's a unique freedom found...
Shanna Stewart
Jul 15, 202520 min read


Ko Who? The Thai Islands You Didn’t Know You Were Dreaming Of
"Island hopping in Thailand is like flipping through a dream—each page a new paradise, each stop a secret worth discovering." Far beyond...
Shanna Stewart
Jun 27, 202516 min read


U.S. Coastal Towns that look like Europe Part II
“You don’t have to cross an ocean to lose yourself in old-world charm—sometimes, it’s just a scenic drive away.” Nestled along the varied...
Shanna Stewart
Jun 25, 202526 min read


U.S. Coastal Towns with a European Flair Part I
"Collect moments, not things." Who says you need a passport to experience old-world charm? These American coastal towns transport you...
Shanna Stewart
Jun 18, 202524 min read


Hidden Paradises: Unique Islands to Visit
"Two roads diverged in a wood, I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference." - Robert Frost Imagine stepping...
Shanna Stewart
Jun 3, 202527 min read


Best Snorkeling/Diving Destinations
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." — Jacques Cousteau Imagine plunging into a world where...
Shanna Stewart
May 27, 202533 min read


Best 4th of July Fireworks Shows
"I'm proud to be an American" - Lee Greenwood My best memories of 4th of July have always been when I traveled somewhere else in the U.S....
Shanna Stewart
May 16, 202523 min read


A Room with a view
"Some places are so breathtaking, they don’t need words—just a deep breath and wide-open eyes." Imagine waking up to the sight of misty...
Shanna Stewart
May 13, 202527 min read


The World's Most Unusual Hotels
"A hotel should never be just a place to stay; it should be an experience." — Unknown When it comes to travel, the destination is only...
Shanna Stewart
May 1, 202517 min read


Ultimate Road Trip: Route 66
"Adventure is worthwhile in itself." —Amelia Earhart The open road is calling, and there’s no better place to answer than the legendary...
Shanna Stewart
Apr 29, 202533 min read


Ultimate Road Trip: National Parks California (Part III)
"The earth has music for those who listen." – William Shakespeare Embark on the ultimate California road trip, weaving through desert...
Shanna Stewart
Apr 15, 202519 min read


Ultimate Road Trip: National Parks II
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart." – Confucius Embarking on a road trip from Cody, Wyoming, through the wild beauty of...
Shanna Stewart
Apr 14, 202515 min read
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