Lori Helke is an author and travel writer from Wisconsin. She is the founder of the travel and lifestyle blog Lori Loves Adventure where she writes about her solo travel experiences, and is the author of the Beatrice the Little Camper children’s picture book series, as well as the travel guide ‘Wisconsin Harbor Towns: The Ultimate Wisconsin Road Trip Guide.’ Lori has a monthly travel segment on Local 5 Live, a Green Bay, Wisconsin TV morning show, has contributed to several online and print publications, and serves on the Visit Sheboygan Board Of Directors.
Picture this. You’re in an airport, coffee in hand, watching the departure board flicker. And you realize you can choose anything. No negotiating. No “What do you feel like doing?” Just you, your curiosity, and a ticket with your name on it. That freedom can feel amazing. It can also feel a little…loud. Because right […]
You finally arrive at your hotel, unzip your luggage, and discover your favorite dinner shirt looks like a crumpled piece of loose-leaf paper. According to textile experts, three main culprits cause this frustrating travel fashion disaster: short fiber lengths, trapped moisture, and the sustained pressure of a packed bag. If you’ve ever asked what is […]
There’s a moment many of us know too well, the one where you’re stretched thin and you can’t remember the last time you made a decision just for you. Maybe you’re caregiving, starting over after divorce, adjusting to an empty nest, or simply burned out from being the “reliable one” and overdue for self-care. That’s […]
A bit of lighthearted travel inspiration for women and a perfectly good excuse to pack your bags and book a Sisterhood Travels Trip! I want to tell you something that the glossy travel magazines will never put on their covers: Sometimes, the reason we travel has nothing to do with a bucket list. Sometimes it […]
Solo travel looks very chic until your suitcase wheel snaps, your phone dies, and lunch turns out to be something with tentacles. Still, that’s not a failure. That’s travel with a sense of humor…something you must have. The good news is that most funny solo travel mishaps are common, fixable, and later become your best […]
Ever landed for a women’s group tour across the world and felt like your body is still on the plane? All you can think about is checking into the hotel and crawling between the sheets. While tempting, you’re just inviting jet lag to plague you your entire trip. The news is that jet lag is […]
Early flights have a special talent for raising your blood pressure. The parking shuttle’s late, the security line curls around the corner, and your gate is the farthest one in the building. A simple airport travel checklist lowers stress because it removes small decisions. You already know what’s in your bag, where your documents are, […]
If you’ve been craving a coastal getaway with charm and history, this South Carolina and Georgia coast trip in October 2026 with Sisterhood Travels hits the sweet spot. I’m talking pastel streets, breezy waterfront walks, and meals that feel like a warm welcome. It’s also the kind of trip that makes sense if you’re a […]
Picking a group trip with the right tour pace can feel like choosing shoes online. It looks fine in photos, then it hurts by day two. If you’re a woman 45+ traveling solo with Sisterhood Travels, you might be ask yourself how to choose the right tour pace when you are looking to book a […]
You know the feeling. You’re buckled into a plane seat, the cabin air is dry, the person next to you has their hoodie up, and your body decides it’s summer. RIGHT NOW. Then you’re on a walking tour with your Sisterhood Travels group, smiling politely while heat climbs up your neck. Later, you’re in a […]
