The Shipwreck of the Lupatia

One night more than a century ago, 16 men lost their lives in a shipwreck off the Oregon Coast Trail.

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The Shipwreck of the Lupatia

Breathtaking Yosemite National Park

Ben and I really do love the outdoors when it’s not sweltering hot or freezing cold. April was the perfect time to visit Yosemite National Park. The temperatures were comfortable and the tourist season hadn’t kicked off. Yosemite is known for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and abundant hiking trails. This worldĀ […]

via Yosemite NationalĀ Park — The Shabby Suitcase

Photos from Zanzibar

Enjoy these beautiful photos of Zanzibar,Ā taken and sent in byĀ our guest blogger in Africa, Tumsifu Frank.Ā  Continue reading “Photos from Zanzibar” →

I Just Want To Go Hiking

I follow this Facebook page, I Love Hiking, and they have some cool shirts sometimes and a bunch of hiking posts (obviously), nature photos, and so forth. Continue reading “I Just Want To Go Hiking” →

My Recent Wild and Crazy Travel Story

I have traveled to Asia, Europe, and around North America, and have never experienced anything like I did on this trip last week. My journeyĀ from Oklahoma City to Winnipeg, Canada was wild andĀ crazy. . . but the destination was well worth it.

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Tanzania, Africa: My Home and Favorite Places by: Tumsifu Frank

Hi everyone! We have another special guest author for 108 Klicks Around the World. Tumsifu Frank graduated from Moshi University College OfĀ Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS) in Tanzania, Africa. He is a local with a great appreciation of his country, travel, and humanity. Here, Tumsifu shares with us hisĀ favorite places inĀ Tanzania. Enjoy this interesting article of these wondrous places! All photo credits go to: Tumsifu Frank.


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Exclusive Travel Deals and Tips

Spring Break is right around the corner, and following that….SUMMER! Travel season. This is music to my ears.
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Prince’s Fab Passport Photo

I have a short, but AMAZING post for you today – Prince’s passport photo has to one of the best traveling pics of all time. Why? Continue reading “Prince’s Fab Passport Photo” →

Who Are Millennial Travelers and What Do They Want?

You hear the term ā€œMillennialā€ thrown around a lot these days, but it just refers to the (very large) group of people born between the early 1980s and 2000s.

I was curious to dig in a bit and see what kind of travelers ā€œwe,ā€ the Millennials, are. My husband (1980), me (1986), and our daughter (2007) are considered “Millennials,” and we like to travel! Here’s what I found.

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Extra Tips for Solo Women Travelers

Never let fear hold you back, but still it is good to play it safe. If you are traveling solo, women in particular, it is good to know a few things before heading off on your journey. Here are a few extra tips for solo women travelers; if you have more I would love for you to share them in the comments. Build your sister and fellow solo traveler up, help them keep themselves safe while experiencing ourĀ beautiful planet.Ā  Continue reading “Extra Tips for Solo Women Travelers” →

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