SSSS on Your Boarding Pass: What it Means and How to Get Rid of It.

If you are a frequent traveler the process of going through security screening at the airport has probably become fairly routine. But if you are one of the lucky (sarcasm) travelers who find SSSS printed on their boarding pass, the predictable process can become anything but ordinary. And if you are, as I was, blissfully […]
The Ultimate Cape Horn (South America) Cruise Packing List, Plus Your FREE Printable Guide

To be clear, this is not a first-time cruiser packing guide but the ultimate packing list for those embarking on a South American Cruise around Cape Horn. For many people, this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip. And like anything you’ve never done before you are starting at a disadvantage. Sure, you can research the heck out […]
How to Prepare for a Cruise Around South America and Cape Horn

For many people, a South American Cruise around Cape Horn is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. People often plan something like this to celebrate a milestone birthday, anniversary, or another big life event. My husband and I took our South American Cruise in 2016 for our 20th Anniversary. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. These links […]
Visiting Tijuana: What You Need to Know Before You Go

I admit my expectations of Tijuana were low. My knowledge of the city came from a few people I know who have been there but mostly from television and movies. Let’s face it the picture painted by Hollywood isn’t flattering. They portray it as seedy. A place that is dangerous. In my mind, this is […]