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Bernina Express

May 4, 2025

My husband and I love train travel and choose it whenever possible. For the last year or two, we have been obsessing about finding a journey spectacular, lengthy and European. Everytime we think we have found one, we get distracted by something else and the search starts over! Recently, while continuing the search for that […]

Expedition Cruising

May 3, 2025

Cruising is a growth industry as people try them and get hooked. The entire industry is growing fast–but the fastest growing section of all is Expeditionary Cruising. Made specifically for the bold and intrepid, these cruises combine adventure and exploration focused typically on nature and wildlife. Antarctica and the Galapagos Islands are two popular destinations […]

Heading To Thailand?

May 2, 2025

Following on the UK’s ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), Thailand is now working to digitize their border. Beginning May 1,2025 all foreigners to Thailand must complete a TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) at least 3 days prior to arriving. Visit Thailand Immigration Bureau’s official website https://tdac.immigration.go.th/manual/en/index.html for the online app that will require personal information such […]

New Orleans

May 1, 2025

Even disregarding Mardi Gras, New Orleans is a singular experience! Music, food, history, and a love of celebration are all combined in this city! If you love the night life (and even if you don’t!) you need to plan a trip. Great museums, shopping, distinctive architecture, all combine with burlesque and comedy evenings, and […]

Flagstaff, Arizona

April 30, 2025

I am generally not a big fan of desert climates and tend to avoid them. Despite being in Arizona, however, Flagstaff is a totally different animal. With an altitude of 7,000 feet, the city has beautiful summer and autumn weather. The typical summer day is around 80 degrees. Flagstaff IS a crowded summer destination though, […]

Orlando-Disney and Beyond

April 28, 2025

Overall, I am not a big fan of Florida though I do love Key West (and the keys in general). Like many parents in the eastern half of the US, we did the theme park pilgrimage when our kids were young. There is so much more to this city, however. Orlando can be a […]

Forest Bathing-Only the Name Is Weird

April 27, 2025

The first time I saw the term “forest bathing”, I literally rolled my eyes and found myself thinking “take a bath in your own damn house”. Once I found out what it really was,however, I liked it. Seriously, it is simply another name for spending time in the outdoors-with an extra pinch of mindfulness. The […]

Taos, New Mexico

April 24, 2025

I love New Mexico! As I wrote in an earlier post on Santa Fe, it is a beautiful, historical and cultural destination that nearly anybody would enjoy. My husband and I certainly did! After you visit Santa Fe, take the 70 mile drive to Taos. Located in the high desert of northern New Mexico and […]

Beautiful Florence! Walk It!

April 23, 2025

In my experience, walking around a city is often the best way to really get to know it. You can take your time, explore any nooks or crannies that show up, and really get a feel for it. European cities tend to be especially pedestrian friendly. In my previous posts on Amsterdam, I explained how […]

Amsterdam Part 2

April 22, 2025

A bit more about this wonderful city! Some excerpts from my monthly travel email…see part 1 for more info! Canal cruises in the long boats are ultra-touristy but still a lot of fun. You can find smaller boats for a more intimate feel and there are also individual cruises for couples. The guides are friendly […]

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