On turning 50 and what it means to my travel mind.
It’s the only birthday I’ve ever dreaded and I’ve been dreading it for the past two months: the Big 5-0. A lot of people write about this milestone and that means I’m not alone in wrangling with thoughts of my … Continued
How to pack light for international travel.
Traveling has enough hassles without being bogged down with luggage. Besides, nothing screams “dorky tourist” like unsuccessfully juggling a bunch of Samsonite. Our goal is to avoid checking luggage, at least when flying to our destination. And that means being … Continued
Renewing our passports: A good time to get back on track.
In July of 2003 we traveled to the Bahamas, our first trip out of the country that required a U.S. passport. U.S. passports are good for 10 years if you are over the age of 15, so ours expire in … Continued
Planning to get back on track in 2013.
It happens all the time: You get online to look up something — say an address — and then can’t resist checking into Facebook or clicking on a link or a photo that draws you away from your original goal. … Continued