View the Colorado mountains on one of the most scenic U.S. trips by train on the California Zephyr. Read Jill’s article on Blasting News: Travel Colorado by train for just $53
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Best Cigars – Relaxing Lounge Experience | W. Curtis Drapery Tobacconist
by Jill Dutton Whether you want a premium cigar or just hope to share a smoke with a politician, for 130 years W. Curtis Draper (Drapers) has served all manner of patrons in downtown Washington, D.C., including messengers and civil servants, executives, ambassadors, and occupants of the White House. You will find the best cigars and…
United States by Rail
Want to learn more about traveling the United States by rail? Check out the “Top Travel Tips in Two Minutes” video I created for The Voyage Report here. You’ll learn where to go, how to get there, and money-saving tips for traveling by train. All Aboard!
Take a Train Ride through New Zealand on the Tranz Alpine
Using one whole morning of our time in New Zealand to ride the Tranz Alpine served two purposes- one, it would provide us with a very scenic way to get across the south island, and two, it allowed my husband to take a break from driving and sit back to enjoy the views. Apparently some […]…
A Love Affair with Kayaking Started with a Scary Ride
I keep my Advanced Elements Inflatable Kayak in my trunk. Friends laugh and tease me, but whenever I find a chance to get on the water, it’s there waiting for me. No need to lug it out of storage, attach it to the top of my Camry, and drive down the highway looking like a…
A Lesson in Breeding Mason Bees
It was a vibrant spring morning as Eliza, the owner of Best Kept Secret B&B in Glenwood Springs, CO, brought out containers filled with bamboo canes. Burrowed inside these canes were Mason bees, ready to be released from their cocoons. Kept in the refrigerator all winter to protect them from predators, and so the bees wouldn’t accidentally get…
Riding the California Zephyr-Video
Join me as we ride the California Zephyr from Galesburg, Il. to Winter Park, Co. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwanderlust.usa.by.rail%2Fvideos%2F1275678549193579%2F&show_text=0&width=400
A Different Pace at the International Hostel of Santa Fe
My first full day at the International Hostel of Santa Fe. Because I’m choosing to be gentle with myself while I acclimate to the altitude, I’ve stayed close to home other than about a mile walk earlier to check out a consignment shop and have lunch. Other than that, I have read. I found a…
My Favorite Places to Stay in Santa Fe, New Mexico
On my numerous trips to Santa Fe, New Mexico I’ve stayed at a variety of lodging from a hostel to a lush townhome in downtown Santa Fe. Here are a few of my favorite places to stay in Santa Fe.
Hotel Maison de Ville in New Orleans
The Hotel Maison de Ville is located in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Built in 1783, the three-story building was at one time home to Tennessee Williams. My room had antique and period furnishings and a full-size canopy bed topped with a voodoo doll.
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