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  • Tips for Traveling Solo ENJOY | By Donna Hull, 9 days ago
     Not everyone is lucky enough to have a travel partner. Marriages end, loved ones pass away or family and friends don’t share your interests. Does that mean you should stay home? Absolutely not. Draw from inner strengths, take a deep breath and begin stepping out of ...
  • Getting to Know Your Food Source LEARN | By Donna Hull, 30 days ago
     A visit to a pig farm is one of the most unusual Mother’s Day gifts that my daughter has given me. But, this wasn’t just any old pig farm. Newman Farm in the southern Ozarks near Myrtle, Missouri, raises Heritage Berkshire Pork that wears the “Certified Humane, Raised and Handled” se...
  • Let Travel Inspire Environmental Awareness LEARN | By Donna Hull, Apr 2013
     On an adventure excursion in Alaska’s Thomas Bay, I step from the zodiac onto spongy soil that’s covered in silky, smooth moss. If I had explored Thomas Bay a hundred years ago, I would have been standing on the frozen surface of Baird Glacier. Now, d...
  • Traveling Internationally On Your Own ENJOY | By Donna Hull, Mar 2013
     Have you considered taking a do-it-yourself trip to an international destination? Does the idea intimidate you? With so many Internet resources available for learning about a place (as well as printed guidebooks), there’s no reason not to go exploring on your own terms. Getting ...
  • Planning a Road Trip: The Ultimate Travel Experience ENJOY | By Donna Hull, Mar 2013
     When I see my husband sitting at the kitchen table with maps spread out, I know there’s a road trip in our future. He plans the route, researches accommodations then hands the list to me for final approval before making reservations. This is one time when do-it-you...
  • 5 Tips to Save Money During Your Trip ENJOY | By Donna Hull, Feb 2013
     If travel is your passion, don’t let a skimpy budget discourage you from doing what you love. In my last article, I wrote about ways to save money to contribute to a trip savings account. Now, it’s time to learn about how to economize but still enjoy the tr...
  • Six Budget Travel Tips for 2013 SAVE | By Donna Hull, Feb 2013
     Is shaping up your budget on the 2013 agenda? Cutting back expenses isn’t fun. But if the scrimping and saving leads to enjoying something you love – like a great trip – the effort is worth it. Follow these budget travel tips for
  • Turn Health Goals Into Travel Fun ENJOY | By Donna Hull, Jan 2013
     It happens every January. You begin the year with a list of health resolutions and good intentions. Within a couple of months, those proposed new health habits become drudgery and fall by the wayside.In 2013, why not try a different approach by combining resolutions with your passion for travel? Health goals like improving fitness, lea...
  • Travel from the Inside Out ENJOY | By Donna Hull, Jan 2013
     Do you have a list of self-improvement goals to accomplish this year? For those of us of a certain age, it’s not about changing who we are; it’s about USING WHO WE ARE to make lasting changes in the way we live our lives. We can do that by tapping into the things in life that make us happy and using them as tools to reach our goals.
  • Travel to Put You In the Holiday Spirit ENJOY | By Donna Hull, Dec 2012
     Is your stress level high during the holiday season? It’s no wonder --decorating the house, cooking tasty treats, shopping for gifts -- there’s so much to do. Instead of becoming overwhelmed with it all, plan some time out for travel to enjoy the season. From international trips to festive destinations in the U.S., these travel ideas w...
  • 3 Ways To Show Your Travel Appreciation ENJOY | By Donna Hull, Nov 2012
     With Thanksgiving Day just around the corner, the idea of showing thanks is uppermost in my mind. Does my gratitude apply to travel? Of course it does. I think back to an adventure excursion in Mexico that included canoeing, rappelling and zip lining. When it came time to rappel down a cliff, my kne...
  • Make Time for Fall ENJOY | By Donna Hull, Oct 2012
     If you’re like me, October is a busy month of fall housecleaning, yard cleanup and the beginnings of holiday planning. During all the busyness, our well-being needs a little attention. Why not take a break to enjoy a fall festival, either in your own backyard or as part of a short getaway? 
  • Planning a Girlfriend (or Guy Friend) Getaway ENJOY | By Donna Hull, Sep 2012
     September is a time for getting back into a routine. The lazy days of summer are over; and, just like schoolchildren starting out in school; it’s an opportunity for us to refocus on basics like strengthening our relationships. Since friendship is such an important part of our well-being, why not a plan a girlfriend (or guy friend) getaway to...
  • Travel Tips For a Healthy Road Trip ENJOY | By Donna Hull, Sep 2012
      I’ve always thought of September as a second chance during the year for a new beginning. Like kids returning to school, it’s our opportunity to rededicate ourselves to important topics like healthy living, including how to stay healthy when we travel.So, let’s take a road t...
  • Independent Traveling LEARN | By Donna Hull, Jun 2012
     Career breaks, sabbaticals and one-year trips around the world are becoming increasingly popular. How many articles have you read this month about boomers trading their every day lives for a year on the road in Southeast Asia or another exotic location? Does independent travel fit your comfort level? For boomers who are just starting to travel int...
  • Starting Your Travels on the Right Foot PURSUE | By Donna Hull, May 2012
      Travel is an important part of our well-being. It relieves stress, enhances mood and gives our bodies and brains a break from everyday activities. But, you can't reap the benefits of travel well-being if preparing for the journey stresses you out before the trip even begins.What’s a stressed-out traveler to do? Preparation is key. Follow my tips s...
  • Facing Your Travel Fears PURSUE | By Donna Hull, Apr 2012
     I have a gut-wrenching, knees-shaking, body-freezing fear of high places, which affects my travel experiences. On a visit to the Mayan ruins at Coba in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, I took photos while other tourists climbed to the top of the pyramid. During hikes to eye-popping vistas, I'm the one who makes it ALMOST to the top but never sees the final scene, if there&#...
  • Why I Travel PURSUE | By Donna Hull, Mar 2012
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  • Healthy Romantic Travels PURSUE | By Donna Hull, Feb 2012
     When you think of February, what comes to mind? Romance has to top the list thanks to that chubby cherub with an arrow -- Cupid. February also represents heart health thanks to American Heart Month sponsored by the American Heart Association. This Valentine's Day why not take your significant other on a romantic ...
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