Welcome to the final newsletter of the year – My 2025 year in review! Just some highlights – we would be here all day! Tulip Fields – Skagit Valley, Wa Is it just me, or did 2025 fly by in a blink? As I look back, I’m filled with gratitude—for family milestones, unforgettable travels, meaningful […]
By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate Last month Linda offered NABBW readers a handful of trips she highly recommends. Places she’s enjoyed and highly recommends. This month, she’s still urging us to put down our smart phones, walk away from the stress of social media, and get outside to let nature heal our […]
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By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate Hello friends! It’s my hope that today’s article will be a timely and practical one which is designed to help you find the perfect gift for any number of upcoming gifting events. Below you’ll find a healthy helping of gift ideas designed to appeal to your friends, family […]
“I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”— L. M. Montgomery A Spectacular Sunset In Encinitas, Ca October has always been our month. It’s when we celebrate our wedding anniversary—on the 20th—and it’s the time of year that holds some of my favorite travel memories. Don’t you just love October? […]
Have you given much thought to the idea of slow travel? I’ve been writing about travel for more than 12 years, and over the past five or so, I’ve watched this concept rise quietly but steadily—first as a whisper in the industry, now as a movement. Perhaps I was searching for it, or maybe it […]
The difference between Northern Ireland and Dublin has been striking. For me, it began with the weather. In Belfast and Donegal, I battled rain and chill; in Dublin, the sun has been shining, and the air feels almost warm. But the greater contrast is in atmosphere. Belfast and Dublin are both capitals, but their scale […]
On my final morning in Belfast, the sun was shining, and the air was warm. My Uber driver chuckled when I commented on the weather. He said, “It probably won’t stay this way. We get more than two hundred days of rain. Sometimes just a short downpour, but often the whole day.” Belfast’s Central Train […]
When I left my hotel this morning, I didn’t have high hopes for the weather. It’s been thwarting my plans for days, and the gray sky, low clouds, and drizzle didn’t look promising. I’d signed up for a tour of the Causeway Coastal Route and the Giant’s Causeway. The bus left promptly at 8:30, and […]
The day started sunny, but I knew to bring along my umbrella. Good thing I did, more about that later. My first stop was the Titanic Museum. Everyone I’ve spoken with who has visited Belfast told me it is a must-see. When I arrived I took a walk over to the only remaining White Star […]
