We went to Lisbon expecting a restful birthday trip. Lisbon gave us 90-degree heat, cobblestone hills and guides who kept promising things would soon be “fresh” and “flat.” They were neither. The wine helped.
Fresh and Flat: The Lies We Were Told
That looks interesting: Starting your travel journey
"Don't listen to what they say, go see" Full disclosure - when I say I’m taking a trip it generally means I’m crossing an ocean. I define travel as anywhere outside of the country where I reside - the United States. That’s not to say that the USA doesn’t have places of interest that I’ve... Continue Reading →
Always pack wipes and other things you want to know before you go…
Face wipes, sanitizing wipes, and flushable wipes - at the bare minimum, buy a travel pack of each and make sure to pack them in your carry-on luggage. I can now say that I’ve been to 6 of 7 continents and here are a few essential things I’ve learned along the way: Not all bathrooms... Continue Reading →
What to pack, what to wear…Essential Items for International Travel
I started my international travel journey back in 2000 before the airline restrictions due to September 11th, and when travelers checks and calling cards were still go to travel items. My first international trip was a thirteen day tour of Cairo, Egypt including a cruise down the Nile. Egypt is one of those countries where... Continue Reading →
Hola, Nǐ Hǎo, Ciao
“At its best, travel should challenge our preconceptions and most cherished views, cause us to rethink our assumptions, shake us a bit, make us broader minded and more understanding.” - Arthur Frommer I’ve been a few places around the world - here are a few things I’ve learned along the way: Language doesn’t have to... Continue Reading →
