Lori Barbely
Hi, I’m Lori. But you can call me Lors. I’m a middle-aged New Jersey-born gal, currently based in Orlando, Florida. My background is in editorial travel photography and writing and I've been to more than 30 countries. I’m obsessed with tropical locales and my favorite city is Tokyo. Have camera, will travel! I’m a Disney adult, Lord of the Rings fan, certified crazy cat lady, and sushi addict! I hope this blog inspires your wanderlust. Feel free to follow me on Instagram for snippets of daily life on and off the road.
-
5 Things to Do in Orlando on a Rainy Day
Whether you’re visiting or local you’ll inevitably find yourself looking for things to do in Orlando on a rainy day and today I’m sharing my five favorites! From the athletic to the just observing these five Orlando activities will entertain you while keeping you dry! Orlando Ice Den Ice skating is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Florida, but a couple of hours on the rink at Orlando Ice Den is a nice respite from Orlando’s sometimes grossly hot temperatures! It’s one of my favorite things to do in Orlando on a rainy day! Public skate sessions are offered daily (with a few exceptions…
-
Do I Need an Italy Visa?
Wondering if you need an Italy visa for your upcoming trip? Learn about Italy’s entry requirements, ETIAS information, and more! Is Italy Part of the Schengen area? Italy is part of the Schengen area. Do I need an Italy Visa? If you are visiting for tourism or business and hold a valid U.S. passport, you stay in the Schengen area (which includes Italy) without a visa for 90 days within each 180-day period. To stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa. However, starting in early 2025, to travel to Europe U.S. passport holders will need to apply for a visa waiver. This can be done through the EU’s European Travel…
-
Do I Need a Visa for France?
Wondering if you need a visa for France for your upcoming trip? Learn about France’s entry requirements, ETIAS information, and more! Is France Part of the Schengen area? France is part of the Schengen area. Do I need a Visa for France? If you are visiting for tourism or business and hold a valid U.S. passport, you stay in the Schengen area (which includes France) without a visa for 90 days within each 180-day period. To stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa. However, starting in early 2025, to travel to Europe U.S. passport holders will need to apply for a visa waiver. This can be done through the…
-
Uncategorized
Hawaii Big Island Itinerary
The Big Island of Hawaii is, as its name implies, big! I’m sharing my Hawaii Big Island Itinerary to help you maximize your time on the island (also referred to as Hawaii Island). To give you a lay of the land, on the west coast of the Big Island is Kailua-Kona, a beachy resort-centric area. On the east coast, you’ll find the town of Hilo and Volcanoes National Park. In between is a fair bit of driving and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano with excellent stargazing. Best Time to Visit the Big Island As is true of many places, the shoulder seasons are the best time to visit the Big…
-
Red Rock Canyon Nevada
The glitz and glam of the Las Vegas Strip is delicious, but sometimes it can get a bit overwhelming, leading me to look behind the Strip for something a little more down to earth. Which is how I found Red Rock Canyon Nevada. Just 30 minutes from the neon-lit Strip, Red Rock Canyon is a national conservation area that encompasses 195,819 acres in the Mojave Desert and boasts a 13-mile scenic drive and 26 hiking trails. Rock climbing, horseback riding, mountain, and road biking are also popular Red Rock Canyon activities. A couple hundred million years ago, the Red Rock area was an arid dune field stretching from Red Rock Canyon into Colorado.…
