Portugal — Staring at destiny in Evora’s Chapel of Bones.
When you think about how to reuse human bones (and who doesn’t?), there are three ways that often come to mind: Grind them to make your bread. String them around your neck (vertebrae are perfect for this). Build a place … Continued
TSA Pre Check and a big “Screw You” from Philadelphia International.
After sitting on a plane for more than eight hours, the last thing you want to deal with is someone yelling at you. Yet that’s what happened when we returned to the U.S. on Saturday from two weeks in Portugal. … Continued
Keeping travel simple.
When we travel we find simplicity is the key to enjoying our adventures and opening up our minds to new experiences. All we really need is outlined in this photo. Packing light is important. For our upcoming trip to Portugal … Continued
How to plan a trip without ruining it with planning.
Maybe it had something to do with my dad being a geography teacher, but I love studying maps and reading up on history and foreign cultures. So I get a charge out of planning trips because it gives me a … Continued
To tip or not to tip: Tipping etiquette while traveling.
When we travel in North America, I get exhausted from having to tip. Tip the taxi driver from the airport to the hotel. Tip the bellhop. Tip the concierge who watches your luggage while you go to lunch where you … Continued