A Guide to downtown Waco you cannot miss during your Magnolia adventure. There’s more to Waco than the Silos, and while all things Magnolia are definitely worth the trip, the local cuisine and creative energy of Waco have a down-home southern draw that begs to be explored. Magnolia Market has made a Texas-sized revival of modern farmhouse home decor in the United States. From the new Magnolia Network to a range of shiplap available at…
The travel industry, like many others, has taken a level-5-hurricane-punch in the last several months. And the long and short answer of whether travel will ever be the same is yes…and NO! Things like sanitation, praise the Lord I’m not sure they could’ve been much worse, will get better. Jumping through hoops like trip insurance, new visa regulations, and precautionary measures will probably be a new norm. Based on current news and trends, here are…
I am a shameless traveler-at-heart and I am THRILLED to be launching my first ever Wanderlust Edition Greeting Cards! These cards are labor of love and inspiration for me. I created them with the idea of bringing bold images, captivating words and awe-inspiring smiles to the adventurers and dreamers of the world. They are BRIGHT, WITTY & CHEERFUL and I hope you enjoy them! Limited Quantity: Get yours Now! 10 Reasons you want NEED Wanderlust…
A girl can dream! And that’s exactly how scouting your next jaw-dropping destination starts. I’ve honed in on a process over the last 20+ years that will help take you from day-dreaming to the trip of a lifetime. Follow these 7 steps and you will be well on your way to buying tickets and gazing out over the turquoise Mediterranean…oh that’s my dream. Time you find yours. 1. Choosing a Destination – You Have To…
Travel photographs always show us in front of amazing vistas smiling and having the best time in the world. What they won’t show is the drama and sometimes trauma that comes with globe-trotting. I’ll just say right off the bat I am NOT an expert in emotional zen, BUT I have traveled enough to see some pretty generic trends and learned about what not to do. Traveling is hard on the mind, body and emotions.…
Isle of Skye is one of the most ruggedly beautiful places I’ve ever set eyes on. For those of you who have not heard of this little isle, it sits on the Northeast corner of Scotland just past the highlands. My husband and I made the drive from Edinburgh in a rental car. I knew I had some pretty good photo ops in my future, but nothing could have prepared me for the magic that…
Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE to travel. And I do. But I put up with a lot of discomfort, stress and sometimes even trauma to do it. Let’s face it… not all trips are magical all the time. Some downright suck. BUT, I can honestly say travel has changed my life, opened my mind and taught me more than any book or classroom. Below are 4 of the worst things that happen when…
I know you are all sitting on the edge of your seat wondering how I, Shelley the World Traveler, could possibly stop traveling. And I will just put you out of your misery and say, I’ve stopped for now. I by no means have any intentions of making that decision a permanent one. Life throws us some curve balls and a few have hit me smack between the eyes. It’s true, travel is for most…
When it comes to air travel you have to watch out for yourself. It’s no secret airlines will take advantage of you in any way they can to make a buck. Here are four things you NEED to know before you buy your next ticket. Basic Economy Fares – Buyer BEWARE. Know what you are purchasing when you buy the cheapest ticket. Unless you’re flying Southwest (Gotta love them for their hospitality, free bags and free…
Looking through my archives of thousands of images, I realized I have a small (or not so small) fascination with doors. To be fair I did grow up in small town America, where doors are mainly functional and nothing to write home about. So perhaps as I ventured out across the globe, seeing beautiful and even breath-taking doors has captivated me. I am happy to share with you few of my favorites! (I, at the…