2021-03-23 17:42
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Travel As Much is a travel blog dedicated to sharing tried and true travel tips, honest reviews, and inspiration for those who enjoy history, travel, and exploring the unknown. Special emphasis on quirky, offbeat, and unusual destinations and those with historical significance.
2021-01-11 18:14
There is a wonderful children’s book called The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. It’s a fantasy tale full of puns and cleverness. One of the places in the book is called the D… Read More
2020-10-06 00:38
For the past year, I have rented out a small cottage on my property via Airbnb. It’s been a journey full of highs (disposable income — yay!) and lows (COVID-19 cancellations). I… Read More
2020-08-11 19:20
We recently visited Williamsburg, Virginia on an extended weekend. I’ve been to Williamsburg before, so for this trip, we were looking for something new to do. A friend suggested a win… Read More
2020-06-30 18:47
On The Big Bang Theory, Dr. Sheldon Cooper once said, “If there were a list of things that make me more comfortable, lists would be on the top of that list.” I identified with th… Read More
2020-06-23 00:47
When I was a senior in high school, I saw a poster of Mont St Michel, France. It was the most romantic, spellbinding, and fascinating place I had ever seen. At that point in my young life, i… Read More
2020-05-18 14:35
The Spanish tradition of flamenco encompasses much more than a woman twirling around in a bright dress, castanets clicking away in her hands. It is a folklore tradition rich in history and f… Read More
2020-03-31 02:04
Sometimes circumstances arise which prevent us from leaving home. Inclement weather, bed rest during pregnancy, and recovery from surgery are all prime examples. Self-isolation during a glob… Read More
2020-03-09 11:36
If we could hear light and colors instead of seeing them, Paris’ Saint-Chapelle would be a full blown symphony. It has the most beautiful medieval stained glass, some of which is over… Read More
2020-02-25 12:04
On a narrow spit of land where the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River meet, in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, there is a small state park with a fascinating historical background. Here… Read More
2020-02-18 01:09
Sometimes, when I conjure up images of medieval European towns, I think that my imagined version must be so much neater and more fanciful than the real deal. After all, how can city walls bu… Read More
2020-02-06 22:05
As strange as it may seem, one of the most unusual things to do in Madrid is to buy cookies at a local convent. Now, that may not sound unusual in and of itself, but trust me, it’s de… Read More
2020-01-30 12:14
Hello! I am just back from a ten day visit to Madrid, Toledo, Avila and Segovia, Spain. My friend and I spent several days exploring the capital city, and we found ourselves going back to t… Read More
2019-12-30 13:45
Last month, my daughter and three of her friends went to an AJR concert in Philadelphia. Hubs and I provided the transportation, so we had to figure out something to do while they were at th… Read More
2019-12-19 15:47
There are six Celtic nations* – areas in which a Celtic language are still spoken to some extent today. Five of the six Celtic nations are in the UK. The sixth is in France; specifical… Read More
2019-11-12 21:21
When I booked my solo trip to France, I couldn’t decide if I wanted to go to Disneyland Paris or not. I last set foot on any Disney property over ten years ago, and going to Disneyland… Read More
2019-10-18 03:48
America has some amazing natural wonders and the National Park system does a great job of preserving them for us to enjoy. Here are ten essential tips for visiting the Grand Canyon National… Read More
2019-10-10 18:20
When I went to Paris earlier this year, I stayed in the most amazing Airbnb. It was super small and stuck up on the top floor of a large building with an open courtyard. Normally, it was not… Read More
2019-10-01 13:23
On a recent trip to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, we booked tickets for a Murder Mystery dinner. On a train. Because who can resist having dinner on a train? My companions for this murder… Read More
2019-09-19 21:17
At the eastern tip of Ile de la Cite, just behind Notre Dame Cathedral, the overlooked Paris Deportation Memorial honors some 200,000 of France’s victims from World War II. This memori… Read More
2019-08-13 04:26
I was only two weeks away from my first solo trip to Paris when I stumbled across an online mention of an immersive art experience called Atelier des Lumieres (Workshop of Lights). From what… Read More
2019-07-24 21:57
If you’ve been a Travel As Much reader for any length of time at all, you know I have a long-standing fascination with and love of old cemeteries. So when I booked my trip to Paris, I… Read More
2019-07-15 20:41
Every year it’s bigger and better than it was before. With so many deals, how do you even know where to start looking? Have no fear, intrepid travelers! I have scouted out the site (st… Read More
2019-07-11 21:18
Normally, I don’t write about experiences unless they’re my own. But when Hubs returned from his annual Memorial Day weekend motorcycle trip with the guys, he asked me to do a po… Read More
2019-06-26 21:17
Ah, Paris… The city of lights, love, and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Seven million people visit the Eiffel Tower each year to enjoy what they believe is the best view of Paris. But is i… Read More
2019-06-04 12:14
When poring through the 2019 edition of Rick Steves’ Paris guide book in preparation for my trip, I came across the mention of a shopping center called Galeries Lafayette. He said that… Read More
2019-05-28 10:54
On our most recent trip to New York, we had a few hours to kill while my daughter and her friend went to see Dear Evan Hansen. There were any number of fun things we could have done –… Read More
2019-05-06 16:04
Last month, I took my first ever solo trip. I flew to Paris by myself, stayed in an Airbnb by myself, saw the sights by myself, and flew home by myself. In some ways it was an ideal trip. Af… Read More
2019-04-25 18:30
On Monday, April 15, I returned to work after taking nearly two weeks off for my first solo trip – to Paris. I emailed my co-workers to let them know that I had brought a box of Parisi… Read More
2019-04-05 12:17
Well, friends, I was working on a post last week that I hoped to publish before I left for my Paris vacation.
Unfortunately, my blog was experiencing technical difficulties and I was una… Read More
2019-03-19 18:45
Sometimes, Facebook advertising really does work
I recently saw a Facebook ad for a solid shampoo product called Gemz. It showed how a small disc transformed into lots of lathery suds for… Read More
2019-03-07 19:41
Most kids, if we’re being honest, don’t really get the concept of travel. To them, a great vacation could be anywhere, as long as they get to stay in a hotel with a pool and cabl… Read More
2019-02-25 21:20
As previously mentioned here, my husband loves trains. Not in the sense of being a collector/builder of model railroads. The idea of traveling by train just fascinates him. And we’ve d… Read More
2019-02-11 18:25
Back before Christmas, I met a friend in Easton, Maryland to spend the afternoon catching up. It was a welcome time of relaxation in an otherwise hectic December. We enjoyed some coffee, str… Read More
2019-01-31 17:45
I love having special treats for special occasions, so I am constantly in search of the most decadent desserts. When I treated my daughter to a trip to NYC for her sixteenth birthday party t… Read More
2019-01-18 19:38
Why You Should Visit the State House in Historic Annapolis Maryland:
Dating to 1772, the Maryland State House in Annapolis is the oldest state capitol building still in continuous legislativ… Read More
2019-01-03 21:37
The Bucket List.
The phrase “bucket list” – meaning a list of items you wish to complete before you kick the bucket (die) – was made widely popular in a 2007 film sta… Read More
2018-12-22 02:29
Glassblowing Class
Very few things – other than super cute animals and longer than normal posts from friends who are normally just lurkers – get me to stop scrolling and really t… Read More
2018-11-14 16:02
No More FOMO!
Euromonitor International recently released a new report “Megatrends Shaping the Future of Travel” at World Travel Market (WTM) London. One of the emerging trends c… Read More
2018-11-08 20:57
The tiny town of Georgetown, Delaware (population 6000) has a special holiday every election year called Return Day. In many ways, it’s a holiday the whole nation could learn from.
Wha… Read More
2018-10-31 15:20
How to Plan for an Amazing Trip (My Way)
I recently found a great airfare deal and booked myself a ticket to Paris. Just me. No one else. This is my first ever solo trip, and I’m a lit… Read More
2018-10-11 20:07
Weird, Wild, and Wonderful. Here are the Most Outrageous Festivals in the World.
I’ve been thinking about festivals lately. Festivals are a strange thing. They can start as a goofy… Read More
2018-10-04 20:07
Recently, my day job took me to the small historic town of Chestertown, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The quiet beauty and historical elegance of the town impressed me so much that I th… Read More
2018-09-12 20:32
Iceland’s Diamond Circle
A Lesser Known Tourist Route
A search for things to do in Iceland will inevitably return pages of posts about Reykjavik and the Golden Circle. Far more informa… Read More
2018-08-31 16:50
A Local’s Guide to Salisbury Maryland
The National Folk Festival will be held in my home town of Salisbury Maryland the weekend of September 7-9, 2018. What’s more, it will be he… Read More
2018-08-22 18:04
Delmarva Festivals You Need to See to Believe
Within 80 miles of my home, there are several annual festivals that locals love. But if I’m being honest, people who are visiting here pro… Read More
2018-08-14 20:49
Fun for Everyone!
Businesses in the resort town of Ocean City, Maryland come and go all the time. However, a select few have been there so long that locals and visitors alike would be stunne… Read More
2018-08-09 19:27
Scotland Top Ten
Last week, someone on Quora asked me what places I would visit in Scotland if there were no restrictions on how long I could be there or how much money I could spend. … Read More
2018-07-31 19:41
Spyscape Review: Espionage in NYC
When Spyscape opened its doors in midtown Manhattan earlier this year, it was publicized as an interactive museum. Now, there are varying degrees of interac… Read More
2018-07-24 19:15
Where is the Penguin Capital of the World?
Information you might need for your next trivia battle: There are 18 species of penguins in the world, and most of them do not live in A… Read More
2018-07-16 17:21
Why Uruguay?
I’ve had an interest in Uruguay since my college days, when I represented Uruguay in a model OAS. In doing my research on the small South American country, I discovered it… Read More
2018-07-09 17:23
Size Does Matter –
Regular readers know that I love miniatures – dollhouses have fascinated me ever since I was a little girl. So when I heard about Gulliver’s Gate opening… Read More
2018-07-06 19:07
Hi everyone,
I’m working on a post about my recent trip to New York, and I hope to publish it very soon. I took way too many photos at this particular attraction, so it’s taking… Read More
2018-06-26 20:05
TV Shows Set in the UK to Inspire Your Next Trip
It’s no secret that I am, above all else, a hopeless Anglophile. My choices of entertainment are no exception – I adore British t… Read More
2018-06-19 20:16
Summer Attractions in Smyrna Georgia
Situated 20 miles northwest of Atlanta, Smyrna is a vibrant suburb that has some of the best attractions in Georgia. Each summer, Smyrna hosts visitors f… Read More
2018-06-12 20:10
What Can You See in Chicago in Two Days?
As it turns out, you can see quite a bit. We went to Chicago for my birthday last fall because it was a place I had always been interested in seeing… Read More
2018-06-01 15:58
A Summer Tradition
Having grown up on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, I have gone to Ocean City in the summertime as long as I can remember. There are so many great things to do there, from… Read More
2018-05-25 18:25
Things to Do in Baltimore MD
For decades, Baltimore has been seen as the ugly stepsister to Washington DC’s Cinderella. Many people consider it less attractive, less popular, and less… Read More
2018-05-17 14:26
The Origins of Popular Travel Quotes
Everyone has seen those amazing quotes about travel and what a wonderful thing it can be. Heck, this blog even takes its name from one! But I wonder how… Read More
2018-05-09 14:30
If You Lived There, You’d Be Home.
The tiny town of Bridgeville, Delaware sees a lot of traffic heading to and from the Delaware beaches (Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany, etc.). So much so, i… Read More
2018-05-04 15:07
Iceland on a Budget: An Oxymoron?
Talk to anyone who has been to Iceland and one of the first things they tell you is that it is absolutely stunning, and should be on everyone’s bucket… Read More
2018-04-27 15:43
Gifts for the Traveling Mama
As I write this, Mother’s Day is just over two weeks away. Rather than put off buying a gift for the woman who raised you until the last possible minute, w… Read More
2018-04-11 13:10
DEBT SUCKS.
That was a bumper sticker that I had on my filing cabinet for years. Big red letters on a black background. It was a reminder to me that once I finally got out of debt, I didn&rs&hell…Read More
2018-03-29 14:35
So Many Pictures!
Digital photography has made it easier for us to take pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. We even carry a camera with us everywhere we go now, thanks to smart phone techno… Read More
2018-03-22 16:07
Aurora Borealis – An Elusive Beauty.
When we went to Iceland last month, I had only one goal: seeing the northern lights. It was my bucket list item, practically my whole reason for ta… Read More
2018-03-19 20:51
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Planning is the Key.
I tend to do so much research before I take a trip, I almost feel as though I’ve already been there before I even arrive. So, needless to say, I stu… Read More
2018-03-14 17:05
The Ugly Americans… and Italians… and Chinese…
Recently, I had the immense privilege of spending a week in Iceland. It was an amazing adventure, and I am so glad I went… Read More
2018-03-06 21:45
I Get in at What Time?
If you are flying to Iceland from the United States or Canada, the chances are overwhelmingly good that you will arrive at Keflavik Airport sometime between the hours… Read More
2018-02-27 22:00
Iceland Apps for Every Aspect of Traveling There
Iceland is defined by nothing if not its natural beauty – streaming waterfalls, majestic mountains, and sprawling vistas. It’s al… Read More
2018-02-23 13:57
Dear friends, I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Iceland, and I absolutely cannot wait to share it with you. Unfortunately, on the flight home I developed a cough which rapid… Read More
2018-02-07 17:02
A Windy City Giant
It’s impossible to talk about a trip to Chicago and not talk about the architecture there. But while some, like the Willis Tower and the John Hancock building, get a… Read More
2018-02-06 17:09
A Weekend in Canterbury
Made famous by Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales over 600 years ago, this Kentish town is still thriving and has plenty to offer weekend visitors. Just two hours away… Read More
2018-01-30 21:22
Drum roll, please!
These are the best pubs in Washington, DC. And as luck would have it, there are exactly seven… so you can try one each night for a week!
The seven best pubs… Read More
2018-01-24 18:45
I Spy:
We’ve all seen the news stories – someone goes on vacation and later discovers, to their horror, that hidden cameras filmed them in their lodging. Most recently, it was an… Read More
2018-01-18 19:23
A History Geek’s Dream, In Miniature
When I was a young girl, my mom and I had a dollhouse that we worked on together. I used to love creating a little world for the family that &ldquo&hell…Read More
2018-01-09 21:26
Spoiler Alert: The Boat Sank.
I am one of those rare women who, as an adult in 1997, had no desire to see James Cameron’s cinematic masterpiece, Titanic. My reasoning was that I… Read More
2017-12-27 15:46
Feeding the (Sea) Monster
My daughter has an obsession. Well, several actually. When she loves something, she tends to love it obsessively. Such is the case with aquariums… Read More
2017-12-08 20:50
There are many places in New York City that will provide you with a bird’s eye view of the Big Apple. None, however, is as iconic or has as rich a history as the Empire State Building… Read More
2017-12-06 22:05
Tour the Catacombs of Lima?
The Monastery of San Fransisco (AKA Convento/Monasterio de San Francisco or the Monastery of Saint Francis) has some delightfully creepy yet somehow artistic cata… Read More
2017-12-01 18:56
A Tale of Two Travelers…
For Thanksgiving this year, we decided to head out of town for a break. Our destination was Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, Tennessee. If we had ridden solely on int… Read More
2017-11-24 23:15
Paddle Your Glass Off
I’ve been to wine tastings before. I’ve been kayaking before. But I have never kayaked to a wine tasting. I never even knew you could do such a thing. But y… Read More
2017-11-17 22:08
Part I of this post focused on the culinary festivals that take place on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, particularly oyster roasts in the fall. To read that post, click here.
Virginia… Read More
2017-11-13 17:09
Virginia’s Eastern Shore: Culinary Festivals?
The Eastern Shore of Virginia is probably not the first place that comes to mind as a culinary destination, even for Delmarva locals. Howe… Read More
2017-11-06 17:07
First Time Cruise Tips – What You Need to Know
Recently, I took my first cruise ever. It was aboard the Carnival Sunshine, a five day cruise from Norfolk, Virginia to the Bahamas… Read More
2017-11-02 17:33
The Sixty-Eight Rooms
When my daughter was in 4th-6th grades, we had a summer book club for her and her friends. The girls would read a book and then get together to discuss it, with related… Read More
2017-10-26 17:27
Virginia Has Two Parts?
Virginia is an odd state. It is one of only two states in our union that is split into two completely separate pieces (Michigan is the other). Most people seem to bel… Read More
2017-10-21 21:54
The Pressure:
If you tell someone you’re going to Chicago, the chances are very good that they will ask if you’re going to do one of the skyscraper attractions. Apparently, it&rs&hell…Read More
2017-10-06 17:11
The Quest
For my birthday this year, I decided to go to Chicago and I can’t wait to tell you about everything that we saw and did there! It may seem odd to start off by telling y… Read More
2017-09-25 20:48
Very few people would think of France as being Celtic. However, the region of Brittany in northwest France is one of the original six Celtic nations. It’s also one of th… Read More
2017-09-14 16:33
Travel TV Shows You Can’t Afford to Miss
When I’m not traveling, I spend a lot of time thinking about traveling, reading about it, researching destinations, planning itineraries… Read More
2017-08-30 20:50
When traveling, it can sometimes be difficult to capture the essence of a place. Witness my 300+ photos of the Grand Canyon, none of which accurately portray just how vast and colorful a pla… Read More
2017-08-24 16:58
Why Traveling is Good
Disclaimer: I am completely biased on this subject. I think that traveling is the most exciting, rewarding, and fun adventure one can have. When I hear peopl… Read More
2017-08-11 21:01
In the News
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about Guam. North Korea has been eyeing the small island in the western Pacific for target practice. I have no desire to talk about polit… Read More
2017-08-09 18:19
Seafood & Schmoozing
An annual event in the tiny town of Crisfield, Maryland (pop. 2630), draws hordes of both politicians and ordinary folks who just love seafood. It’s the… Read More
2017-08-03 08:41
For my post on the first ten new UNESCO World Heritage sites, click here.
11. Taputapuātea, center of the “Polynesian Triangle”, French Polynesia
The marae of Taputapuā… Read More
2017-08-01 15:48
World Heritage Sites
At the beginning of July, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added 21 new locations to their list of World Heritage sites. A… Read More
2017-07-28 16:51
Small Wonder
Even though I live in Maryland, I’m only about 10 miles from the Delaware border. And Delaware is such a small state, it’s possible to drive from one end (Delm… Read More
2017-07-26 18:11
Peru Travel Tips
Even though I had been to Peru before and was comfortable with the idea of traveling there, I was still a little surprised (or at least reminded) about the quirkier aspects… Read More
2017-07-21 18:35
Airbnb’s Most Amazing Homes
Sometimes picking a place to stay when we travel is as much fun as planning where to go and what to see. There are some truly amazing homes available… Read More
2017-07-12 19:36
I have a guest post up at Thrifty Traveler Tips on 25 ways to save money on travel. The article covers easy-to-implement tips on cutting expenses for:
Lodging
Transportation
Internatio… Read More
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