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If you’ve ever met me before, you probably know the typical set-up in my bedroom before a trip: a pile of clothes spread out on the floor, random pairs …
It is a must-do in the Big Apple: visiting those New York icons the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. You can do it the easy way, though, or …
To many, Fiji is a land of white-sand beaches, thriving coral reefs, coconut trees, and laid-back way of living. While Fiji has obviously earned this reputation, many tourists forget that …
You’ll spot them at the airport; the folks who are lugging enormous suitcases and standing in line to check in for their flight and get a boarding pass. The …
(Updated September 2021.) A good friend of mine is about to make her first trip to Paris, and she asked for ideas about what to see and do. Here …
A few decades ago, Mom or Pop took the occasional photo with their handy Kodak Instamatic camera, and only “serious” photographers carried around big lenses and heavy black cameras …
“We never used to have all of these picky eaters with their food allergies.” As a thrifty child of the Depression, my Mom has no patience with people who …
My son is finishing up elementary school this week and moving up to the middle school grades starting this fall. After attending a little school graduation ceremony this morning, …
Two professional conferences, two different climates (Seattle WA and Tulsa OK) for six full days. I’ve written here before about how my husband was a Suitcase Swami by getting …
Even after a lot of years as a traveler, there are still plenty of times when I stop during a trip and think, “Gosh, why didn’t I bring *XYZ* …
You might think that the weekend is the worst time to find good hotel prices, but depending upon the location and type of lodging, Saturday/Sunday can be the best …