Even though “The Little Mermaid” statue is small it has a giant history. Knowing the history behind the sites that you go to see on your vacation will make a huge difference as to how much you enjoy it. I use the Scatter Travel Journey Planner to research and take the info with me. The Little Mermaid came from the story written by Hans Christian Andersen in 1837. The little mermaid saved a shipwrecked prince and tried to win his love. After seeing the ballet of “The Little Mermaid” Carl Jacobsen a Danish brewer commissioned Edward Eriksen to make a statue of The Little Mermaid out of Bronze. The head of the statue was modeled after the dancer in the ballet Ellen Price and the body he modeled after his wife. Destruction and desecration have been the sad lot of “The Little Mermaid.” She has been painted red, being decapitated several times, and had her arm cut off. I am glad that they have continued to restore her.
When we were in Copenhagen she sat proudly on her rock while numerous tourists tried to get their picture with her. I think I heard that she is the most photographed woman in the world.

Do you get intimidated when cutting up watermelon? There are many ways to cut a watermelon that will be enjoyable. In this video, I would like to share how to peel and cut watermelon the way I cut it. It’s fast, easy and it’s the least amount of mess I’ve seen. With a little knowledge the work can be done efficiently and delightfully.

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I was recently asked this question and I thought of sharing it here in my blog…

Which is better: many short vacations or few long vacations?

That would depend on whether you want to go somewhere that takes a long time to get there or that would take a long time to go sightseeing around. Sometimes it is better to take a long trip so that you can have time to enjoy the trip not just spend days in transit. I like short trips for places that are close to travel to and that are basically weekend getaways. Personally I like a combination of both.

How does your pet react when you leave them? Here are some tips to help your pet adjust to your absence. Packing can be a stressful time for your pet as it is for my dog ChiChi. Boomer & Senior Travel TV and Debbie Gerber talk about leaving your pet at home while you travel.

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Recently I was asked this question and thought I’d share it with my readers here on the blog..

Can someone help with vacation ideas?

“Ok so my boyfriend and I are looking for a slightly romantic vacation to go on to celebrate our 1 year. We have a very limited budget, probably about 700 for a vacation, is there anywhere within about 5-8 hours of Kansas City that could be moderately romantic for that price? Or any other cheap vacation ideas?”

Remember that a romantic getaway is all about spending time together. When you see, do or share new thing together that draws you closer together. Here are some day trips I found in that area. You could go one place or go on a road trip together for very little money.

Olathe – Go to the Mahaffe Stagecoach Stop and Farmstead and experience life from the 1860’s.

Chilllicothe Region – Visit: the home of Walt Disney, an Amish Community, home of J.C. Penny. Mormon Heritage Sites, home of General Pershing and the Locust Creek Covered Bridge.

Excelsior Springs, MO – Spend some romantic time soaking in the healing natural springs of Excelsior Springs

Atchison, KS- Getting scared is always romantic. Try clinging to each other at Atchin one of the nation’s most haunted places. Take a haunted tour on the Atchison Trolley. Visit the Evah C. Cray Museum a very haunted place.

You could always do a stay vacation where you turn off your phones, order in dinner and relax together doing the things that you enjoy together but never have the time.