Buh-Bye 2021! I’m glad you are on your way out! I’m really hoping 2022 brings safer opportunities for travel. Before we ring in the new year, here’s a quick Year in Review: My 5 Most Popular Posts of 2021.
I used reader visits to determine the rankings. Please take a look at any posts you may have missed, and let me know in the comments which one is your favorite.
5 MOST POPULAR POSTS OF 2021
Did you ever read the Great Gatsby? Or watch Downton Abbey? Newport, Rhode Island has a connection to both of them. If you enjoy wandering through historic mansions, you will love the Golden Age opulence of these estates.
These historic house museums were owned by the Vanderbilt’s and other wealthy families at the turn of the century. I’ve included insider tips I discovered to help make your trip more enjoyable.
In a quiet little town along the shore in Delaware, my college roommate and I found plenty to do. The town’s nickname is “Low and Slow.” From good food to quaint shops and a stretch of soft sand beneath our feet, it was the self-care beach getaway every woman needs.
An October visit to this historic Northern Virginia town (an hour from DC) might bring you chills and a ghostly encounter. Read about four historic haunted houses and find out which one was chosen by Travel & Leisure magazine as as one of the top 10 Halloween haunted places in America.
Do you remember being able to sit cross-legged easily? I’m sure I could do it up until my late thirties. After that, all bets are off. That move takes flexibility and strength which is very important when we travel.
If you want to be sure you’re able to move easily for your next “some day” trip (but need a little motivation), I did the research for you. Most of the videos are around 10 minutes, so you can start in small bursts. As the Nike ad says, “Just Do It.”
Join in the fun and tune in to YouTube to see these age-appropriate exercises led by women who look like us. The videos are free – no gym membership required.
From the outside, this quiet little church hides its inner treasure well. Inside, it’s stunning beauty and old world craftsmanship will make you think you’ve somehow stepped through a time portal to Europe.
This church is the “Queen” of the collection of historic Painted Churches in the small towns of Texas. You don’t need to be religious to enter to appreciate them (but you do need to be respectful and turn off your flash).
Which Post Was Your Favorite?
I hope you found this recap of my 5 Most Popular Posts from 2021 enjoyable. From the Golden Age mansions in Newport, Rhode Island to the Painted Churches of Schulenburg, Texas, there are a wide range of amazing destinations just waiting for us to visit here in the US.
You’ll need stamina and strength to travel comfortably, so make sure you include exercise as a regular part of your life now. And if a road trip to a quiet beach helps you cope with the stress of COVID, I understand. I’ll be with you in spirit.
What was your favorite place to visit before COVID took over the world? Which of these posts did you like best? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
