Welcome!

I’m Sherry!

…the Travel Writer who doesn’t fly.

Follow my adventures and misadventures, especially in life over 70! I’ve cruised on oceans and rivers, rode the rails here and abroad and crisscrossed the U.S. and Canada in my campervan many times. Slow, intentional travel has been a part of my life nearly forever.

As a solo traveler for 60+ years, I know how to go with the flow when plans go haywire and celebrate when everything goes as I hoped. Exploring the world without flying means slow travel is my only option, and that’s what I’ve been writing about for 25 years.

As this site grows, I’ll post recipes that I’ve collected on my travels. I’ll recount my favorite travel stories, tales about growing up, finding my ancestry roots, and plain old everyday anecdotes. Not to mention my take on trying to age gracefully.

Some of my happiest times are when I’m in motion – driving, cruising, and simply watching the scenery from a train window. Oh, and walking my dog, Poppy. She’s a great camping companion and loves every new campsite.

Thanks for stopping by Truly Sherry. I’m glad you’re here!

Discover inspiring stories, life experiences, packing guides, and travel tips to help you dream big, live small & travel the world with confidence and intention.

Behind this blog

How and why this all started

Following the unexpected loss of my popular cruise site, I had get creative and learn how to begin again at 73. I decided to start this more personal and wider-focused travel and lifestyle blog. I felt a need to be truly me, and not a reporter hawking the news.

It wasn’t easy to figure out a new plan at my age. When I realized I have so many stories to tell, travel advice to share and life experiences to hopefully entertain and inspire, Truly Sherry was launched.

Get to Know Me

coffee order

decaf + caramel oat milk

favorite destination

paris

always in my carryon

airpods + hand sanitizer

AIRBNB or hotel?

hotel or my campervan

On my bucket list

antarctica

Guilty pleasure

chicago deep dish pizza

Window or aisle?

window of course

currently binging

Cheers and Frasier of course!

FAQ

Wow…that’s a tough question. Paris, of course, is my #1 favorite destination followed by anywhere in Alaska. Dunoon, Scotland and Chicago (my hometown). I love our National Parks including Badlands NP, and Corps of Engineers campgrounds. Quebec City is on my favs list, too.

Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha! But if I had to fly, it would be Alaska Airlines.

I launched my first site, a cruise blog, in 2009.

I could. And maybe I’ll write a How to Start Your Own Blog article!

If you want to work with me, I’d love to hear from you. Please fill out the contact form on this site. Over the years, I’ve helped to market cruise lines (ocean and river), tourism boards, hotel and resort properties and various travel products.

What am I planning for 2026?

Queen Mary 2 cruise ship at sea in the fog.
Queen Mary 2 Crossing
Train tracks traveling between red rock cliffs.
Amtrak to the Southwest
Sherry standing at the near-edge in the Badlands.
Return to the badlands