In our travels, we’ve been very fortunate so far to not have been scammed or robbed. We did lose $20 in Jamaica, but it was just a dumb mistake on my part. However, while in Paris, we got taken for a ride, caught up in a taxi scam. Airport taxi scams are actually quite common […]
Travel Tips
Travel tips whether it is close to home or somewhere around the world. Best apps, packing for your trip, how to stay safe and healthy while traveling.
Tips For Visting Iceland
Oh my gosh! Iceland has always been on my bucket list, but honestly never thought it would happen. There are so many places to see in the world and Iceland I had read is quite expensive. Expensive has just never been a part of how we travel. BUT, an opportunity popped up to go on a […]
Beautiful Northern Lights of Iceland
To see the Northern Lights also known as the Aurora Borealis has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. While visiting the Alaskan Katmai grizzly bears we had hoped to see them then, but the clouds just would not cooperate. However our spur of the moment trip to Iceland fulfilled […]
What You Need To Know About WOW Airlines
We recently had the opportunity to go to Iceland with our daughter and her family. It was a short whirlwind of a trip, but Iceland is amazing. Anyways their trip was already planned and booked, so we just did what they did and they were flying WOW Air. WOW Airlines is a budget airline and the […]
Anti-Theft Travel Bags
Protecting your possessions while traveling is always a concern. It doesn’t have to deter you from traveling or relaxing. There are some great travel bags to keep your possessions secure while providing you with added peace of mind. As travelers, we seem to kind of stand out. I don’t know, maybe it’s the backpack and […]
Travel Abroad On The Cheap
Many don’t travel abroad because they think they can’t afford it. Let me tell you that travel abroad on the cheap can be a reality for everyone. There really is a way to do it for almost every budget. You don’t have to be rich to travel, we certainly aren’t. If we can do it, […]
Best Time to Visit Thailand
When you travel halfway around the world for vacation it’s not always easy to know when to go. If you are planning on traveling to Thailand, you are probably wondering when is it the best time to visit Thailand. Thailand’s Climate The climate in Thailand is moderate in temperatures all year around. Other than a […]
Travel Light
At the point, we are in most peoples lives our age we have accumulated a lot of stuff. Travel light wasn’t in our vocabulary. We tend to like our comforts and for a while, we carried a lot of those comforts with us when we traveled. But it was a trip through Italy not that […]
Baby Boomer Travel
We have always traveled as a family. When our children were home we had so much fun, but vacations were generally geared around activities that the kids would enjoy. But now……..we do everything we want! Baby boomer travel is the best! Traveling over 50, we sleep when we want, eat where we want, linger in […]
Traveling By Train in Europe
Traveling by train in Europe is the preferred method of travel and for good reason. The train system is extremely well estalished in Europe and it’s very reliable. Train stations are centrally located within cities and even the small towns. The advantage is you won’t spend valuable vacation time commuting back and forth from the […]