The following article was originally published on maiden-voyage-travel.com on 1/10/18.  Bloomington is a fun-filled city with lots to do, and any visitor to the states should look into this great city. Bloomington is located very close to the Twin Cities, which makes it an attractive place to visit. There is culture, shopping, and nature to enjoy, and it always keeps me coming back every year. This is my short guide to what you can do in this part of the world. I hope you enjoy reading more a...

The following article was originally published on luxxuryportfolio.com on 2/1/2018. Indiana is well-known for many things, such as prairies and sports — two things to experience during any visit. However, the Hoosier state is more than just Indianapolis, football, and race cars. From city to country, there are diverse experiences to enjoy within its borders. Explore the Covered Bridges of Parke County Forget about the bridges of Madison County. Parke County boasts 31 covered bridges...

The following article was originally published on luxxuryportfolio.com on 2/9/18. Of the many reasons to visit California, the food easily tops the list for a lot of travelers. From the farm-to-table eateries and wineries in Napa to the seafood in San Francisco and the sushi in Los Angeles, you can eat your way from north to south and never eat the same thing twice. The best part is the diversity — you can find any cuisine you fancy with price points you can afford. Beer Belly in Long ...

The following article was originally published on lostintentions.com on January 5, 2018. You may have never heard of SeaTac before, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that it isn’t somewhere you should visit. I have been there a few times now and have always enjoyed each visit as much as the last. So don’t be afraid of booking one of the great SeaTac hotels and enjoying this fine place. ALKI BEACH This long strip of beach is actually the place where the first white settlers r...

Jet lag is quite an issue for those who travel a lot. From tiredness and severe headaches, jet lag can worsen things for you to cause constipation, diarrhea, excessive sweating, etc. Lack of sleep can lead to stress and stress can lead to depression. While jet lag usually goes away within a few days, it can be very troubling and torment during the time it remains in effect. However, if you have the proper knowledge, you can beat jet lag with ease. This Health IQ quiz is worth a go for you if...

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions people make is to travel more. It’s right up there with eating better and going to the gym more. And, like so many other resolutions, this one starts with the best of intentions and motivations but often fails. When asked why, most people make up some reason involving time and money. They ran out of time, life got in the way, they forgot to ask for time off, work got too busy, they never saved enough, couldn’t find a cheap ticket, yada, yada, y...

On my first big non-tour trip, I got scammed twice on the same day. My friend Scott and I had just arrived in Thailand. We were in Bangkok trying to find a boat cruise to take us up and down the Chao Phraya River. A taxi driver suggested this one company; we went there, and found out that an hour-long tour was only $30 USD. Not even thinking about whether that was a deal or not, we agreed. To us — still thinking about prices back home — that offer seemed like a fair price. It was only as the boa...