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 →
I climbed a volcano Ok, full disclosure I took a cable car up the side of a volcano but hey it counts. While I was definitely naive about how high the cable car ride was going to be (think how high you are in a plane lol), I’m definitely glad I did it now that... Continue Reading →
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 →
Remember that love-hate relationship I have with heights? Why then did I think it was a good idea to not only go the middle of the world but also ride el Telefériqo? Quito, Ecuador is already the second highest capital city in the world at an altitude of 9,350 ft above sea level and well... Continue Reading →
There is nothing like a bowl of Frosted Flakes with ice cold 2% milk. It is hands down my favorite cereal which I can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I cannot truly express the joy I’ve felt discovering a box of Frosted Flakes in the store during any of my travels. No, that is... Continue Reading →
”It isn’t how much time you spend somewhere that makes it memorable: it’s how you spend the time.” - David Brenner Venice is one of the easiest European cities to wander that I’ve been, even being a town built on water with various canals to get anywhere. Similar to Barcelona, the street names are posted... Continue Reading →
“The very basic core of a man’s living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.” - Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild... Continue Reading →
“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 →
In 2015, I embarked on a ”bonding experiment” with one of my aunts - we both like to travel so why not take a trip together. Destination of choice: Italy - Rome, Florence and Venice to be exact. An 8-day Journey by rail allowing approx. 1 and a half days of exploration in each location.... Continue Reading →
“Language is the source of misunderstandings.”- Antoine de Saint-Exupery I visited Beijing in 2012 as part of a Summer Study Abroad Program. I was there for two weeks and the highlight of my trip was the Great Wall of China. What I remember the guide telling us about the Wall was that we would access... Continue Reading →
A Memory and a Conversation 