How To Stay Safe Around Black Bears ...From Someone Who's Had One Too Many Close Calls!

If you're going to be traveling to -- or living in -- an area where there are black bears, staying safe becomes more a matter of common sense. Here are some tips for avoiding your own black bear encounter -- from someone who's been there, done that. Yep, unfortunately, I've had my fair share of encounters with black bears!

How Many Cool Bags For Electronics & Gear Do You Have?

Do you have a different fun bag for every type of gear, luggage, and electronics you own? We do! Here are the cool bags for luggage, computers, electronics and other gear that we chose to tote around all our fun stuff when we're out and about.

A Look Inside The 2 Largest Malls On Earth

Here are the highlights from my visit to the two largest malls on Earth... Lots of photos taken inside the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA and the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta CANADA.

How To Get A Passport In 4 Easy Steps

I didn't know that you could get your passport online... How easy is that?! Well, you do still have to go somewhere to get your Passport photo taken. And... drop everything off at your local Post Office. But overall, it's still a lot easier than I imagined it would be!

Will Cheap Luggage Suffice?

I recently found these fun facts about cheap luggage...

Are You A Hotel Snob?

But since I rarely travel with Jim on business trips anymore, I had no idea that he had actually become SUCH a hotel snob. The hotel in question: The Grand Resort Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. ...Sounds just grande, doesn't it?

Tips For Traveling With Luggage: About Airline Baggage Handlers & Unclaimed Baggage

Since 911, today is the day that the United States starts allowing scissors with blades less than 4 inches long and tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers under than 7 inches onboard planes. Here are some interesting pictures of airport baggage handlers and facts about unclaimed baggage.

Best Hotels For Travelers ...Based On Fun New Perks

The following hotels have added one or more unique features to the traditional hotel stay, making these the best hotels for fun-seekers...

Pontoon Boats Are A Lot Like Jeeps... FUN To Rent For A Day!

Have you ever considered renting a pontoon boat for a little off-road fun afloat?... We've done this on several occasions. Here are some pictures and highlights -- especially if you plan to go pontooning in the Nashville area. The best part: Take a couple friends with you, and it's a fairly inexpensive way to have a good time on the water!

Camping With 3 (...plus 1!)

A little about our first camping trip with a 4-year-old.