Life is Short.

Take Time to Travel.

Live vicariously through my travels while you’re in-between yours!

Vacations were a huge part of my childhood and now road trips keep us busy during retirement. We try to make the journeys as exciting as the destinations.

At the end of each trip, I always include a “recap” which includes what we saw, where we stayed, and a link to each post. My hope is to inspire you to use every one of your vacation days. Enjoy!

Our Latest Adventures

I don't do this often, but I didn't get very far on my "Eight State Getaway" posts anyway, so the rest are getting the boot (for now) in favor of a series from our latest winter road trip. I'll try to skim over some of the other stuff before we get to our absolutely fabulous stops in Utah. I can hardly wait to get started on these posts, so follow my facebook page so you'll know when each new post is complete!

Please excuse the mess on older posts while I update my site.

  • Savannah, GA: Finale

    Since Charleston had so much southern charm, I wondered how Savannah would compare. I am happy to report that I love them BOTH... very much!

  • Savannah, GA: River Street

    Today we explored Savannah's River Street. With shops, pubs & restaurants all along the Savannah River, we had a great time – and a few beers!

  • barbarakolson.com in Savannah, GA

    Savannah, GA: Part One

    A trolley ride gave us a lay of the land, and we set out to visit some of the things our conductor shared. It was so much fun!

  • barbarakolson.com at Morris Island Lighthouse

    Morris Island Lighthouse Eco-Tour

    The weather was bleak but it was today or never. The lighthouse was not the star of the day, but lots of other things made this a great tour!

  • barbarakolson at Magnolia Plantation

    Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

    We spent today on the paths of a plantation along the Ashley. The flowers were past their prime, but the Plantation House tour was very good.

  • Charleston, SC

    We wandered the streets to gawk at historic homes along the Cooper River past Rainbow Row to Battery Park, and ended with a martini at Toast.

Life is Short. Take Time to Travel.

Use every one of your vacation days my friends. And consider a journal of your experiences, so you can remember some little detail that will make you smile for years to come.