• Travel Tips

    How to Pack Your Carry On

    Have you ever arrived at the airport ticket counter and been told ” Your luggage is over weight?” This has happened to me on several occasions. I am a recovering over-packer. How about you? A popular video on my Pinterest page is http://pinterest.com/travelwitheva  is How to Pack a Carry-On like a Boss by Travel Noire Learn how to pack a carry-on like a pro with this unique bundling method.   Need more help? Need more ideas?  Here are 5 Packing Tips and Tricks to consider with a different philosophy: This was a practice video in preparation for my first ever Google Hangout. My hubby was in the kitchen on the…

  • Travel Stories

    5 Places I’ve Never Been (And Why I Want To Go)

    5 Places I’ve Never Been (And Why I Want To Go) 1. Brazil Brazil holds many mysteries for me. The mystery of unknown family members and places yet to be discovered. Hearing with fondness the stories of my mom’s homeland, the places, the family I have yet to meet. The language that is musical to my ears but remains sadly foreign to me. Yes Brasil as they spell it, is at the top of my list. Brazil going back to my roots. 2. Italy I am ready to explore Rome, Florence and Venice, which may be considered a traditional tour. Adding in a once in a lifetime experience with cooking…

  • Vacation Activities

    5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Local Culture

    5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Local Culture Have you ever wondered about the culture of the people and places you’ve visited? My friend wanted to do a girlfriend getaway to celebrate her  40th birthday. The highlights she still talks about after the trip are the times spent outside of the 5 star resort. ” We had a private local driver who shared things about the people and the country. We visited a former slave plantation and even a local supermarket. He explained the local spices which I was able to purchase at a great price. The memories of the trip remain when the aromas from the curry and seasoning…

  • Travel Stories

    Every Vacation Has A Story – Share Yours With Us!

    Every Vacation Has A Story -share yours with us. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” St. Augustine I am excited as I venture into to the world of blogging. I am looking forward to sharing with you and hearing from you, your travel stories and adventures. We want to hear the good, the…