Visiting a Russian Banya
- At February 05, 2013
- By Elaine Schoch
- In Colorado, Reviews, Russia
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I had all but forgotten about the oak tree my grandmother told me about when I was a kid…the one her parents would pull a “switch” from when she or one of her siblings were misbehaving. That is until I myself was being beaten by oak leaves – willingly. One of the things I have [...]
Travel Product Review: The Space Bag (video)
- At November 08, 2012
- By Elaine Schoch
- In Reviews, travel tips, Travel Videos
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I’ve had to become a much more efficient packer since I’m always the one who seems to be sharing a suite case with BOTH Princesses. When packing for THREE people in ONE small, carry on bag for a four+ day trip, one must be as efficient as possible. The problem is, being efficient doesn’t always [...]
10 Translation Apps Reviewed: Forget Being Lost in Translation When Traveling Abroad
When I travel internationally I try to learn key phrases and things to get by. Having taken Spanish for years in school and working in the restaurant business for way too long I know enough Spanish and Italian to get by in Mexico and even Italy. But Russia, that’s a different world with an entirely [...]
Micro Luggage Travel Scooter: Why pull your luggage when you can ride it?
- At February 22, 2012
- By Elaine Schoch
- In Reviews
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I’m always finding new travel gear that I MUST HAVE or at least play with. Today I’m feeding my bag fetish – the Micro Luggage Travel Scooter. I haven’t tested this nifty suitcase turned scooter out yet but have ready a few reviews from other travel bloggers and this thing looks awesome! It’s a suitcase [...]
Walt Disney World on the Web: The best sites to use to plan your Disney vacation
I wanted to share some of the best sites to use to plan your Disney vacation I discovered during our planning process. I’ll spare you the bad ones I found too… Good luck planning your Walt Disney World vacation. We’d love to hear about it!Official Disney Sites DisneyWorldMoms.com This site is made up of a [...]
Another Travel App Post
Today, every traveler knows that carrying an app-loaded phone can transform everything from planning a trip to navigating a new city. The question is, which apps are the most useful? Here are several apps I rely on when I travel. I’d love to hear what apps you use and why in the comments section.OpenTable I [...]
Hello Charleston: Recommended Restaurants in Charleston
- At June 28, 2011
- By Elaine Schoch
- In Charleston, Reviews
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As I mentioned in my last post, my sister and I offered to take my mom on a trip for her 65th birthday – anywhere she wanted to go. I figured a trip to Italy or France but to my mom, it was Charleston. Ok?!? I’ve never done Charleston but having gone to Kiawa last [...]
Must Have Travel Apps
- At March 28, 2011
- By Elaine Schoch
- In Reviews, travel apps, travel tips
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What apps should you download before you travel? This is a great clip from MyLifeScoop.com that highlights the must have travel apps you shouldn’t leave home without. What are some of your favorite must have travel apps? Let us know in the comments.
REVIEW: Indian Hot Springs, Idaho Springs
- At August 18, 2010
- By Elaine Schoch
- In Colorado, Reviews
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By Elaine Schoch & Shell R. This is a tale of grand hopes that fell short of expectations… Ok, not really because we read the online reviews so our expectations were pretty low. But my friend, Shell R – and contributing writer for Carpe Travel – and I we were lured into Indian Hot Springs [...]