Traveling with Purpose
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Hi, I'm Nancy Hann, an adventurer, a connector of people, a creative spirit, lifelong learner, blogger, and lover of all that is beautiful. Join me as I discover fascinating travel destinations, lifelong learning adventures, and ways to serve others and help the planet while you travel.
Traveling with Purpose
3w ago
Ok, here we go! I think it’s about time to share some of my best travel advice. I use compression packing cubes to save space when packing. I’ve been traveling for decades to a myriad of destinations. I’ve traveled in cars, planes, trains, ships, subways, buses, and more, so hopefully I’ve learned a thing or ..read more
Traveling with Purpose
1M ago
Are you considering a trip to Williamsburg? It’s the original capital of the colony of Virginia. You’ll find so many amazing things to do in Williamsburg, VA and the surrounding area. Whether you love history, nature, food, water fun, the Arts, and beyond you can find it on the East Coast of Virginia. Did you ..read more
Traveling with Purpose
1M ago
Here’s what you need to know about the Wizarding World of Harry Potter if you’re visiting Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. Are you not a Harry Potter fan? What! How is that possible? No worries, I’m not either. But, even if you don’t know the difference between Ravenclaw and Gryffindor, or what on earth they ..read more
Traveling with Purpose
2M ago
It’s always a good idea to review these important healthy tips for travelers so you can avoid getting sick when you’re on the road. You’ll see headlines these days for COVID-19, the flu, RSV, and many other illnesses worldwide. Since few vaccinations are 100% effective, it’s a good idea to take all the precautions you ..read more
Traveling with Purpose
2M ago
I just stumbled on the ultimate source for interesting historical travel in the U.S.. I’m supposed to be doing something else right now, but I was so excited that I couldn’t wait to share it with you! I can’t believe I didn’t know about this before. Do you like Maritime History, American History, or Archaeology ..read more
Traveling with Purpose
2M ago
[Post updated in 2024] In my second installment about Virginia’s Historic Garden Week (HGW) Tours, I’m visiting Eyre Hall on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. This centuries-old plantation has been one of the enchanting properties included on the Eastern Shore HGW Tour every year since 1941 and soon you’ll see why. This 1760 plantation home with its ..read more
Traveling with Purpose
2M ago
[This post was updated July 2023] As we ease into summer are you considering the possibility of going on a road trip? With all that’s going on around the world, it might be the perfect time to hit the open road rather than hopping on a plane to a distant land. I’ve planned dozens, if ..read more
Traveling with Purpose
2M ago
I had a few last-minute opportunities to visit North Carolina before we moved away from the East Coast. Visiting three times in a span of five months made me realize what we’d been missing over the last 5 years as North Carolina neighbors. It’s not that we didn’t visit the state, but I wish we ..read more
Traveling with Purpose
2M ago
Did you know that Lonely Planet named Washington DC one of the “Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2020”? Have you ever paid a visit to Washington DC? I thought I’d give you a little introduction to my all-time favorite destination in the United States. When it comes to lifelong learning and exploring new topics, Washington ..read more
Traveling with Purpose
2M ago
Not long ago I took a class to learn how to make a mosaic tile table. I had so much fun, and now I have a lovely piece of furniture that I can use inside or outside. Check out my tips on finding mosaic tiles and other supplies and resources for finding classes or creating ..read more