It’s no secret that we encourage solo women travel here at Wanderlust and Lipstick. Yet I marvel at how often my traveling alone to exotic destinations provokes a variety of reactions from fellow women travelers who are not, ranging from: “You’re so brave!” “Really?” (as in, Why would anyone want to do that?) to: “Wow.” (as in, How do you get […]
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International Women’s Day – May I Quote You on That?
To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, I’ve compiled a few of my favorite inspirational and empowering quotes by notable women around the world: Adventure Photo courtesy of iFly Seattle “When a great adventure is offered, you don’t refuse it.” – Amelia Earhart, Aviator Assertiveness “I love to see a young girl go out […]
On Writing: Sharpening the Travel Writer’s Saw – 2013
Last year’s response to Sharpening the Travel Writer’s Saw proved so popular with readers that I’m happy to share nuggets learned from the 2013 Writers on the Sound Conference (WOTS) as well. Once again, I received just the right dose of inspiration and practical information to polish my writing in the days ahead. Here are a few […]
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
With so many choices available in Waikiki Beach, how’s a wanderboomer to choose where best to stay? Fortunately, I had the chance to try out the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa for a couple of days on a recent vacation. Here’s why the resort ranks high on my list for solo and family travelers: Location, Location, […]
Make a Difference with Meaningful Trip
“It doesn’t take much to do good,” claims Joe Staiano, founder of Seattle-based Meaningful Trip. He should know. At home, Staiano devotes his time to several non-profit organizations: ICO (Inner City Outings) through the Sierra Club, IRC (the International Rescue Committee) and Camp Erin, founded by All-Star major league baseball pitcher, Jaime Moyer and his […]
Making a Difference: Destination Haiti
Wanderboomers love to travel for a host of reasons: to see the world, meet new people, visit far-flung places, learn about other cultures, and/or to make a difference in the lives of others. Two years after the cataclysmic 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the work to bring medical care, food, clothing and shelter to the country’s […]
Take the Leap: Plan Your Escape
What Wanderboomer hasn’t dreamed of taking off for an extended vacation, maybe even a trip around the world, before or after retirement? I know I have. Well, economics professor and world traveler, Wayne Dunlap, has written a manifesto to show you how to do it. In his practical and inspiring book, Plan Your Escape, Dunlap tackles the […]
Shot on Location: 7 Movie Destinations for Valentine’s Day
Travelers at heart can visit any one of several romantic destinations on Valentine’s Day in the click of an eye through the magic of movies. Cuddle up with or without your sweetie and pass the popcorn and kleenex . . . An Affair to Remember An ocean liner headed for New York City sets the […]
Visit Downton Abbey in 2012
Photo courtesy of Bas Sijpkes – flickr If it takes you longer than 10 seconds to recognize this icon, then count yourself among the few not hooked on public television’s hottest show sensation since Upstairs, Downstairs and Brideshead Revisited: Masterpiece Theater’s Downton Abbey. At its heart, this period melodrama speaks of romance – the will-they-or-won’t-they […]
Favorite Travel Photo 0f 2011
For the final travel post in my “Best of 2011” series, I’m sharing my favorite personal travel photo of the past year. A few moments before the shot was taken on the island of Santa Cruz, this giant tortoise had been munching away on a few apples nearby. As it raised its head, the tortoise […]