Entrance sign at Natzeiler=Struthof Concentration Camp, the only concentration camp in France.

Natzweiler-Struthof – Visiting a Concentration Camp

This post was most recently updated on April 15th, 2019.   No matter where you visit in the world, there are locations that reveal the tragedies of human existence, and the atrocities that we as a species, have caused.  Throughout much of Europe, the scars of war still ravage the land, even decades later, and it is shocking. But, of all […]

A collage of Caribbean Island scenery to choose which island to visit.

Need a Tropical Escape? Which Caribbean Island to Visit?

This post was most recently updated on July 9th, 2021.  When we think about visiting the Caribbean, the only time that isn’t good is hurricane season. Otherwise, a tropical escape is always right!  The Caribbean has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and that beautiful turquoise water. What’s more, traveling to the islands can be relatively inexpensive.  But […]

The Taj Mahal at daybreak, visiting North India.

North India Travel Guide

This post was most recently updated on November 10th, 2019.   North India begs the attention of tourists with Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.  Along with the majestic Taj Mahal by the Mughals, North India has the Golden temple of the Sikhs, Mcleod Ganj of the Buddhists, Dargha of Nizamuddin of the Sufis, and Kahi Viswanatha of […]

The sign for Badwater Basin, in Death Valley National Park, one of the highlights of a Death Valley Day Trip.

1 Day in Death Valley – A Las Vegas to Death Valley Day Trip

This post was most recently updated on April 7th, 2024.  Death Valley isn’t one of those National Parks that is high up on the travel list of every American, but I think should be. Recent times have begun shifting that assessment, and if you are traveling to Las Vegas, you may have considered adding some time in the park to your […]

Walking across the badlands of Zabriskie Point, cool things to do in Death Valley.

The Coolest Things to do in Death Valley!

This post was most recently updated on April 10th, 2024.  The name Death Valley brings with it a mystique, a note of fear.  Growing up, I saw media images and heard stories that scared me. Death Valley seemed like one of those places you could go and get lost, and as the name says, die.  But the truth is, Death Valley […]

Colored houses along a coast side hill, seen on a Sicily 5 day itinerary.

Planning Your Sicily Vacation – The Perfect 5 Days in Sicily!

This post was most recently updated on April 8th, 2024.  When looking for the perfect Southern European vacation where you could get your beach, city, mountain and food fix all in one, Sicily will always be the answer!  A Sicily vacation can include all that and more.  A good Sicily 5 day itinerary will have something for everyone, and if you […]

Cruise ship and small boats in the bay at Bar Harbor, Maine, for your Bar Harbor weekend getaway.

Bar Harbor Weekend Getaway

   Bar Harbor is one of the loveliest towns in the state of Maine on the Northeast coast of the USA. I’m Karen Worrall, creator of travel site Cruise Ship Karen and I’ve visited Bar Harbor over 40 times over the past 13 years, and am still enamored with its charm every time.  I highly recommend a Bar Harbor weekend […]

Fall Foliage in New England, New England Weekend Getaways.

Fabulous New England Weekend Getaways

This post was most recently updated on November 29th, 2018.   Ah fall, the dreamy season of warm earthy colors, cozy sweaters and beautiful weekends. As much as most of us LOVE summer, there is something so magical about fall, especially in the Northeast region of the United States.  It is the perfect time to have a fabulous fall New England […]

Gleaming gold sun temple, things to do in western India, places to visit in West India Travel guide.

West India Travel Guide

This post was most recently updated on November 10th, 2019.   West India is rolled down with the amber color of palaces, rustic flavor of historical India, sand dunes of the Rajasthan deserts, hippie culture of Anglo Indic Goa, the Western Ghats colored in the shades of green and white salt deserts of the Rann of Kutch. The topographical changes while […]

Welcome to Key West City sign, things to do in Key West Weekend.

Key West Weekend Getaway

This post was most recently updated on January 23rd, 2019.   A visit to Key West, Florida is a trip like no other. A vibrant island located at the southern tip of the Florida Keys, Key West is the land of tropical sunshine, amazing water activities, and a lively downtown known for its haunting history and world-famous sunsets. It’s the ideal […]

Viewing the snowy peaks of Mt. Cook, places to visit in New Zealand itinerary, things to do in New Zealand vacation.

Planning Your New Zealand Itinerary

   New Zealand has been the backdrop of countless movies, shows, and model shoots for a very good reason. With black sand beaches lining the coast, towering volcanoes overwhelmed with greenery, and mountains boasting snow capped peaks all year long, New Zealand is simply stunning.  It is no wonder a New Zealand vacation is on so many bucket lists.  There […]

Entrance to Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center.

Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center

   The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is a new museum that features the stories of people who were involved with the Underground Railroad in the Niagara Falls area. Although this is not typically what comes to mind when people think about when Niagara Falls, the city was a very important stop along the route to freedom, and a […]