I learned about a GPS-guided travel app which uses travel blog posts and articles, like the ones from Wanderlust Encounters, from the people at GPSmyCity.com (www.gpsmycity.com). This is an incredibly useful travel app for even the most seasoned travelers. How many of you travelers remember reading a blog post or an article about an incredible, dream destination and wishing you could use the article as your guide? Well, now you can, with GPS-guided travel articles and GPSmyCi

You know, when I first decided to enter the world of blogging, I thought, "How hard can it be to share my travels and opinions on my daily encounters?" Spoiler alert: it’s a bit more than just typing away. Especially when it comes to crafting a unique lifestyle & travel blog that stands out in a sea of content and gets read. Ever hear of "SEO Basics?" Keep reading. So, what exactly makes a lifestyle & travel blog unique? Let’s dive into the magic behind those pages that keep

Property Management and home oversight while you are traveling For digital nomads who keep a primary home or a place back home, the hardest part of freedom is remote property management and home oversight that never fully turns off. Property management while traveling can feel like constant low-grade stress: mail piles up, repairs pop up at the worst time, and one unanswered call can spiral into bigger costs. Add vacation home security to the mix, and common travel lifestyle

7-days in Port Aransas on Padre Island, Texas Another road trip to the Texas coast of the Gulf of America - this time Port Aransas, on North Padre Island. Similar drive south as our road trip to Galveston Island last year (The Beaches of Galveston Texas & Must See Attractions). The dogs slept most of the way on what was a fairly boring drive, except for the constant rain from the northern Texas border all the way to Corpus Cristi.

From the bustling streets of New York City to the serene landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, every corner has a tale that’s as unique as the people who live there. Since I’ve always been fascinated by these stories, and that’s exactly why I started diving deep into creating a USA travel encounters blog — a place where authentic travel experiences come alive.

Are Ghosts Real? Explore the Most Haunted Colorado Mountain Towns Ask yourself…. Are ghosts real? Well, all across the Centennial State, shadows and spirits cling to their old haunts. From its elevated alpine regions to the Eastern plains, Colorado holds a goldmine of ghosts within its eerie canyons and historic corners. Gunslingers of the Wild West mingle with the specters of miners and gamblers, all tethered to the Old West towns of Colorado. Read about it here, then explor

Traveling alone? Oh, the thrill, the freedom, the occasional panic when you realize you have no one to blame but yourself for missing the last bus! Solo travel is a wild ride, full of unexpected moments and personal growth. Over the years, I’ve collected some truly inspiring solo travel stories that not only warmed my heart but also pushed me to embrace the unknown with open arms.

Aspiring digital nomads are often drawn to a location-independent lifestyle for the work travel freedom and the digital nomad benefits that come with choosing where to live and when to move.

Working Remotely and the RV Lifestyle: Practical Tips for Digital Nomads on the Road. Digital nomads who live in and are working remotely from an RV get a rare combo: a moving home base and a front-row seat to new places.

Day 2 continued – A Downtown Walk-Around Statue of Liberty & One World Trade Center The ferry ride and views and tours of the Statue of...

Intro: Why New York City and Why Now? Early Summer of 2024, my younger daughter, Taylor, decided she was going to move to New York City....

Although the 1400+ mile trip from Colorado to Galveston (GALVESTON.COM: Official Website of Galveston Island, Texas Tourism & Marketing - Galveston, TX) was relatively easy, we arrived to very blustery weather. It was the first week of April and we should have figured that the weather might not cooperate at that time of the year. For you lovers of the journey… This article is also featured on GPSmyCity. To download this article for offline reading or create a self-guided walk

Trip Planning Not since my senior year of college, have I taken a multi-day road trip as part of a vacation. At that time, a few...

As we end 2024 and look forward to 2025, I feel I owe an explanation regarding my absence from blog postings and photos... Harley my...

This article is also featured on GPSmyCity. To download this article for offline reading or create a self-guided walking tour to visit the attractions highlighted in this article, go to "Walking Tours and Articles in Malaga." Ayuntamiento de Malaga: the city hall in Malaga Spain I loved Malaga Spain (Málaga - Wikipedia), maybe more so than Valencia. Malaga is much more than just the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. And I set out to discover that “much more.” Probably because it

This article is also featured on GPSmyCity. To download this article for offline reading or create a self-guided walking tour to visit the attractions highlighted in this article, go to "Walking Tours and Articles in Valencia." Valencia Spain Playa del Cabanyal beach in Valencia Spain I have been looking forward to visiting Valencia Spain (Valencia - Wikipedia) for some time now. Ever since I have had thoughts about living in Europe, Valencia has been a city on my list. The c

So, after a wonderful trip with my daughters up the west coast of Italy (see the previous blogs at: My Lifestyle Blog | Wanderlust Encounters), my daughter Erin left Milan and went to London to visit friends and get reacquainted with London – a favorite destination for all of us. My daughter Taylor and I left Milan and took a flight to spend some time in Barcelona Spain to explore Barcelona architecture and sights. Taylor wanted to reconnect with her host family (Emma and Xav

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It’s my third day in Naples and I am off to meet the tour group for a tour that I have been excited about for months. I have a short walk to the train station at Piazza Garibaldi, to meet the guide and the rest of the small group. This is another tour that I booked through Viator (THE TOP 10 Naples Tours & Excursions (UPDATED 2024) (viator.com)). This article is also featured on GPSmyCity. To download this article for offline reading or create a self-guided walking tour to

Like countless others throughout history, the famous and the commoners, like me, who visited Naples Italy (Naples | Italy, History, Map, & Points of Interest | Britannica) for the first time, I was at once amazed by its beauty and concerned with its “grittiness”. Maybe “concerned” isn’t the right word; “upset” would be too severe. Not as bad as New York City and worse than Greeley Colorado. This article is also featured on GPSmyCity. To download this article for offline readi