Happy New Year! I sincerely hope this finds you well. And it certainly has been some time since I posted. I hadn’t even realized how long it has been. I suppose that there can sum up my 2022. It was a hectic year with many changes. Although I did not travel in the way I... Continue Reading →
Travel Tips I – Before You Go
Should this title sound familiar that is because I did have a post with this title but somehow managed to unintentionally delete it — permanently. I’m not quite sure how that happened but it did. So here it is again and hopefully it will contain much of what I had included initially. "When preparing to... Continue Reading →
Travel Tips II – Online Resources
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com “DON’T CALL IT A DREAM, CALL IT A PLAN”ZELANA MONTMINY In Travel Tips I I listed some things to consider as you plan your upcoming trip as well as when you are away. Today will be a list of some online sites that may be of assistance for organizing and... Continue Reading →
Luggage: Backpacks vs Suitcases – Which is Better?
Team Suitcase or Team Backpack? And why does it matter? Without doubt, this is a long-standing debate. I have come across this rousing topic time and time again. A variety of websites, blogs, and travel articles state that a suitcase is the only viable option yet others tout that backpacks are the only way to... Continue Reading →
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
HAPPY 2021! A new year is symbolically a time of hope and a time of saying good bye to the old while welcoming the new. That is something this entire world can embrace! It is my sincere wish that 2021 is filled with health, kindness, and happiness for all. And hopefully - safe and welcome... Continue Reading →
Future Travel Musings While At Home
During this time of the COVID-19 I will periodically post about my travels and travel ideas. Hopefully we can soon return to the world. Take care, stay safe, stay inside. COVID-19 has affected pretty much everyone in the world in some way or another. In my case I am at home pretty much all the... Continue Reading →
So You Want To Walk The Camino de Santiago – Accommodations
You've decided on your route. Now let's look at the types of accommodations. The times when I've relayed my Camino experiences to people many have asked about them - particularly what options are there. So let's take a look. ALBERGUES (HOSTELS) - "Albergue" is Spanish for hostel. While walking my Camino it was these Camino-specific... Continue Reading →
Welcome 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR! January - the beginning of a new year. One where “resolutions” are made, oft with the best of intentions. A new start. That can be so very exciting. Other times we continue on with where we are. Whichever way you start 2019 I hope it is the way you wish it to... Continue Reading →
Monday Sessions – Baby Travel in Germany
This Monday Session focuses on family travel, specifically travelling with a baby. My very good friends Richard, Jean, and baby Nate (5 months at the time) spent several weeks in Europe, mostly in Germany as well as some time in the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Here is a bit about their preparation. WTW: You... Continue Reading →
A Chance To Be Brave
The plan had been for me to blog about my travels and experiences from my trip to SE Asia this winter. I had hoped to spend time elaborating on my stories and adding some fun photos. I did make one entry after my trip here, and of course my Sunday Specials. I had wanted to... Continue Reading →
Getting Excited!
Oh my god! I leave for SE Asia 2 weeks today!! The time has come so quickly. Although I have been to Asia before it has never been SE Asia. I have been to South Korea, India, Dubai (UAE) and Turkey (though only on the European side of Istanbul) so this is a new-to-me region.... Continue Reading →
SMALL SACRIFICES
We wish we could have it all. Ya know, have our cake and eat it too. The reality is that life does not always work like that. It may in some situations but sometimes you just have to make sacrifices. You pick A over B, you make a choice as to what you really want.... Continue Reading →