Month: March 2025

Alaska: Traveling the Inside Passage (with a side trip to the Canadian Yukon)

Approaching Petersburg on the Alaskan Marine Ferry When you get invited to a wedding in Alaska, you have to say yes. At least, that’s what my husband and I thought when we were asked to attend the August wedding of a young woman from our Portsmouth,

Everything You Need to Know – Wild Junket

Last Updated on March 12, 2025 Sailing in Turkey offers an appealing blend of ancient history, turquoise waters, and secluded coves. Here’s my guide to help you plan a sailing adventure. Turkey doesn’t usually come to mind when it comes to sailing adventures. Most people go

All About The Lost City Trek In Colombia

22 The Lost City trek is a bucket list jungle hike in Colombia where you can see the ruins of the Ciudad Perdida, an ancient city built by the Tairona people more than 1,000 years ago. This is a guided trek that normally takes 4 days,

10 Best Hostels in Brussels [A Local’s Picks]

I’ve always found Brussels to be a city full of charm and adventure, with so much to explore.  As someone who loves to travel on a budget, I know choosing the right hostel can make all the difference. And after having lived in Brussels for 3

Travel to Stuttgart, Germany – Episode 935

Hear about travel to Stuttgart, Germany as the Amateur Traveler talks again to Kristin Montgomery from growingglobalcitizens.com and mycornerofgermany.com about her corner of Germany in the Baden-Wuerttemberg region.  Why should you go to Stuttgart?  Kristin says, “Stuttgart is the car capital of Germany. It’s home to