Mention Jordan and the image of Petra comes to mind. Not just Petra, but specifically its iconic rose-red building, the Treasury or al Khazneh. As a symbol of Jordan, the Treasury is strikingly stunning; but it is also just one of the thousands of impressive rock-cut buildings in the ancient city. In Petra, there is no shortage of archaeological findings, caves and rock art. And if you’re not a history buff, then take your time to explore the sandstone canyons and network of hiking trails in the surrounding Wadi Musa.

Once in Petra, it’s easy to see why it was voted as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Its

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Adventure travel company Explora offers special rates for solo travelers on South American journeys.

Are you looking for the ultimate adventure to explore on your own? This summer head to South America and travel at your own pace. From May 15 to October 15, 2011, Chile-based travel company Explora is waving the single supplement fees at its lodge destinations in Patagonia, Easter Island, and the Atacama Desert.

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The popularity of the word “staycation” is, in my opinion, directly proportional to the price of petroleum. Gas prices go up, and suddenly every other travel publication is touting the virtue of the glorious staycation — a vacation that takes place close to one’s home (thus saving travelers from budget-busting prices at the pump).

Although the current high gas prices are expected to come down in coming months, rates remain at about $4 per gallon; this doesn’t bode well for Memorial Weekend travelers who aren’t interested in staycationing at the local pool or the nearest state park.

But wait! Today, AAA reported that despite costly gas prices, travelers are kicking the staycation in the shins and hitting the road. Says Robert

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Since we left Melbourne, Florida to head north to Lynchburg, Virginia to deliver the Oliver – we’ve been moving at a whirlwind pace. Heading up, we started a search for a temporary home on wheels – which yielded little acceptable results. In the southeast, so many sticks & stables RVs have suffered considerable water damage.

We then got a generous offer to borrow a small 1984 Winnebagao Le’Sharo from our friends Elloitt and Ann in Georgia. It’s tiny, maneuverable and gets high gas mileage. A bit sma

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On Saturday, May 7 – we watched our beloved 17′ Oliver Travel Trailer and Toyota Tundra drive off after spending an evening giving its new owner a full orientation.

Photo by Karen Nace, 2010.

It was a truly bittersweet moment, as it was almost exactly 3 years ago that we commissioned its build.

Orion, as we called our trailer, was custom built for us by Oliver Travel Trailer – and was the 33rd they rolled off their assembly line.  A se

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