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It is fascinating to learn about destinations around the world and the culture, history, natural beauty, and personal connections they have to offer. Studying travel is a passion of mine. Here I write about some of the places I have been, but I also tell about travel adventures of my friends. Since I still work full time, this blog has given me the opportunity to study places I have not yet visited and relive a few of my own adventures. Like many people with a passion, I desire to create something that I can share with others. I hope this blog is an inspiration to you whether you are planning a trip or dreaming of one.

To Europe with our Teens and Tween is part how-to guide and part travel memoir. It details trip planning on a budget, planning in order to make the most of each day, and tips for both parents and teens.

Blogs

Visiting Chaco Canyon National Historic Park

The road to Chaco Canyon, New Mexico is definitely off the beaten path. Chaco Canyon is one of the most important Native American historic sites in the southwest. Multiple well-preserved great house ruins are accessible to view and walk through.

September 19, 2022 / Kelley Messer / 2 Comments

5 Best Things to do in Paros

My husband and I visited Greece in September, 2021. For the third post in my Greece series, I’d like to share with you five great things to do in Paros. 1. Relax on the Beaches Kolymbithres Beach Kolymbithres Beach was

June 19, 2022 / Kelley Messer / No Comments

5 Best Things to do in Milos

Milos is an island with natural beauty and beautiful volcanic beaches. My husband and I went to Greece in September of 2021. Our favorite thing to do on Milos was… 1. Visit the beautiful beaches Milos has over 70 beaches.

April 13, 2022 / Kelley Messer / 2 Comments

5 Best Things to do in Santorini

My husband and I went to Greece in September of 2021. This is the first post in a spring series on the amazing places we visited. 1. Take in the views of the caldera at sunset Santorini is roughly the

February 4, 2022 / Kelley Messer / No Comments

Two Weeks in Spain with the Tarvers

Laury and Jerry Tarver love to travel and shared with me the experience of their Spain trip to visit their daughter, who was studying abroad in 2019. The Alcabaza fortress, which is part of the Alhambra complex in Granada. Why

November 11, 2021 / Kelley Messer / 2 Comments

Recording Travel Memories

Memories of a trip are like seashells from a sunset beach, saved in a jar. Each glance at them through the years recalls the soft sand, salt taste, and cool rushing water between toes while with the ones you love.

July 5, 2021 / Kelley Messer / No Comments

Adventures in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee

For years we have visited east Tennessee to enjoy the Smoky Mountains and see the sights of Gatlinburg, Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. My father-in-law was raised in Tennessee. We have traveled for many summers up to Tennessee to visit relatives

March 21, 2021 / Kelley Messer / 4 Comments

Five Things to Love About Telluride, Colorado in the Winter

Several years ago my parents bought a cabin in southwest Colorado. Since then, I have visited the Telluride area many times with our family and friends, and every time I return, I love it more! Here are some of the

February 19, 2021 / Kelley Messer / 2 Comments

Winter Trip to Yellowstone

It takes a bit of planning to make a successful trip to Yellowstone National Park during winter since most roads in the park are closed. Shawna and Nick Atkinson went to Yellowstone this winter. They chose to go to Yellowstone

January 22, 2021 / Kelley Messer / No Comments

Thailand and Cambodia Highlights

One year ago I had just returned from a trip to Thailand and Cambodia with a group from my church. While we were there, we were able to visit a preschool supported by Christians in Thailand and also help teach

October 11, 2020 / Kelley Messer / 2 Comments

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