travel

Why Write About Crime on a Travel Site?

After reading my last article, Why Do We Travel?, you might still be thinking, “Wait, but Cerys, what does crime have to do with travel?” I’m glad you asked. And yes, I’m sorry; I know I’ve taken my time getting here. 

Let’s get to the point.

For those of us who are lucky enough to be able to hop into our car, board a boat or plane, and travel beyond our hometown, we can expect so much more than an escape from our daily routine. Travelling provides an incredible opportunity to expand our horizons, explore life experiences beyond our own, and (true to the core values of this online community) learn. 

Long trips can disrupt everything children rely on. Sleep patterns shift. Meals lose structure. Growth, which depends on routine, gets pushed aside for schedules that don’t match a child’s rhythm.

When staying on the island of Kauai in the summer, there are so many fun things to do! From breath-taking nature to welcoming small towns to learning the history, the adventures are endless. Whether you are traveling solo, or with children, this was my amazing experience in paradise. 

100 Things to Do in Michigan Before You Die, written by travel writer extraordinaire Kath Usitalo (herself a Michigander), is the latest book in a series we absolutely love from Reedy Press.

They are must-reads for any travel, culture, and food lover.

Visas

Beautiful coastlines and verdant landscapes of the Pacific Northwest are on full display in Whidbey Island, Washington. Located in the Puget Sound east of the Olympic Peninsula, this island is the place to go for a slow-paced getaway.

If someone asked me what animal I would describe myself as, I would say a dolphin. So when my family and I visited Oceanside, California, where we were fortunate enough to go on a boating tour with Oceanside Adventures and see thousands of dolphins, I truly felt right at home.

There's more than what meets the eye at Omega Mart; it’s a sensory experience like no other! Stick around to find out…you're about to enter a new whole world! 

Located in the heart of Leipzig’s old town on Kleine Fleischergasse, the refurbishment of Germany's oldest continuously operated coffee house Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum (To the Arabian Coffee Tree) has been completed and the city is celebrating the traditional coffee house's grand re-opening. Guests may experience a revival of the honored traditions on three floors. The accompanying museum on Leipzig's coffee culture will be open on July 1, 2025.