The Good Travel Life

  Traveling is always a stressful and exciting time, but with the flights, taxis, and hotel check-ins, fatigue can set in quickly, zap me of your energy, and lose out on precious time in a new place. I already use Advocare products ...Read More

Life gets hectic and projects get reorganized. The Good Travel Life had been on my mind every day, though it's been sitting idle. I have a good excuse (actually many), but the the main reason my focus has been elsewhere ...Read More

  Three years ago, we did a hile on Scaly mountain on our vacation in North Carolina. The hike wasn’t that difficult, 1.5 miles to the top with a roundtrip of 3 miles. Before we started, I asked Tom if he was ...Read More

Caves have a unique beauty all their own. A secret world filled with unusual landscapes and architecture, a home for creepy night crawlers.   Driving up to the little trailer-size gift shop, you would never know that you were standing on top ...Read More

Banner Elk is smack dab in the center of mountainous country, beautiful, yes, but a lot of up and down, perfect for skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. I researched different hikes in the area, and many ...Read More

Aquatica is not just any waterpark, it’s an adventure attraction.  Playful South Pacific animal hosts invite you to partake in their water wonderland of water slides, wave pools and shady cabanas. Thrill seekers can scream their way through mazes of fast ...Read More

For a little Friday fun, how many brands can you find in this one picture?     Read More

If you ask most folks, you will probably find that the most stressful part of their vacation is time spent at the airport. With a little preparation and a good attitude you may find that it’s not that bad after ...Read More

Experiencing local cuisine is usually at the top of a traveler's list. How do the locals prepare a familiar or unfamiliar dish? How is it different from my favorite ethnic restaurant back home? What's special about this particular cuisine in this particular region? Playa del Carmen is known ...Read More

Our first destination after landing in Phoenix was Barrio Cafe. Chef Sylvana was there to greet us at the door. Whether she greets all her clientele or we just had the lucky chance encounter, I don't know, but it was a nice ...Read More