A trip to South Africa and Victoria Falls is the stuff of dreams. The Big Five, one of the largest waterfalls in the world, and a cosmopolitan city (with penguins!) cannot be beat, and this bucket list dispatch brings you there.

I promise you there is something cool to explore close to your home, and if you go there, you'll feel like you actually got a break.

If you are a beach person, an ancient history/ architecture buff, and/or a foodie, consider a Greek cruise. I've recently returned from one and share some thoughts on it in this post. You can find insights on what to do before/after the cruise, in port, and what to eat while in Greece. If you are comfortable on a ship, cruising the Greek Isles is a practical and enjoyable way to explore.

Want to know my favorite and most-useful travel packing products right now? (The holidays are coming up!) Want to know my tricks for packing lightly? Want to know whether to roll or fold your clothing? If yes, read on!

A visit to Antarctica will change you and become your coolest (and perhaps favorite) trip of all. I answer your questions and hopefully offer some inspiration.

Even for technology phobes like me, the time has come to try using AI for travel planning. It will save you so much time and stress that you will never look back. Trust me. And, yes, I include the AI websites to try.

If you like art/ museums, great food, shopping, spas, and want to feel like you've REALLY gotten a break, visit Montreal. It has so much to offer and is relatively close (if you are starting in North America).

For those who enjoy experiencing outdoor sculpture, there's more than you might expect to see in Vermont. Read on to learn where to find them and how to make a day (or 2 or 3) of visiting them.

Lyon, France lives up to its reputation as the gastronomic center of France. Located close to great wineries and where the Saone and Rhone rivers converge, it is an epic place to visit if you love food (and wine).

While Lyon, France lives up to its reputation as the gastronomic center of France, there is so much more to experience there, and in the vicinity. Check out the ancient ruins, nearby medieval towns, and the cobblestoned streets in Lyon (with their hidden passageways).

Many people are nervous about traveling these days (especially about coming into the USA). Here are some considerations to allay those fears, which I am really sad I feel compelled to write.

Visit the maple sugar houses of Vermont during the early spring; and make a day of it!

National Park Conservation Association has identified 13 national monuments it considers at risk after a recent Interior Department order.

January is the perfect time to plot out the year. So get out your calendar now and set yourself up for a most-fulfilling year.

Tiny rural towns with more dirt roads than not personify these VT 251 towns in Vermont's North East Kingdom. Take a drive in the country!

Lose yourself in these North East Kingdom towns. They are typically small and quiet and beautiful.

Don't put off visiting these Last Chance travel destinations. They won't be around forever, and may well be gone if you wait too long.

Bucolic mountain farms, dirt roads, covered bridges, and marble describe this VT 251 foray. Check out these towns just south of Rutland.

The Islands of Vermont are located in Lake Champlain the NW corner of the state. They offer beach fun, prehistoric fossils, and log cabins!

Finishing off the Upper Valley towns of Vermont, this VT 251 post brings you beauty, charm, and farmland galore.