“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ― Lao Tzu
Posts from October 2015
Using Review Sites to Help in Your Planning
Travel review sites can be helpful if you know how to use them, but they should not be your only source of information. Tripadvisor is the most popular one, but there are others. Tripexpert uses experts rather than the general public to rate establishments. Localeur bases its reviews on the opinions of local residents. And […]
Quote of the Week – 23 October 2015
“I address you all tonight for who you truly are: wizards, mermaids, travelers, adventurers, and magicians. You are the true dreamers.” – Brian Selznick, The Invention of Hugo Cabret
A New Venture
My husband and I were in Europe this past summer. We had purchased tickets for an organized group tour of World War II battle sites. This was intended to be his trip – to focus on his interests – but it turned out to be a trip that would change my life. In order to get over our […]
Quote of the Week – 16 October 2015
“Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints.” Chief Seattle Read more about Cinque Terre here.
Friends
I was out of town this past weekend – no, not in Europe – I went to Minnesota. My daughter and I drove over seven hours to see our friends. We are staying with my daughter’s friend and her family (thanks, H-), and exploring the town of Winona. Saturday morning, we checked out the local […]
Quote of the Week – 9 October 2015
“To awaken alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark
Planning your Itinerary – More Lodging Options
Last week I wrote about finding very inexpensive lodging. I promised to write about other options this week, so here goes… My favorite places to stay have been small hotels or bed and breakfasts (B&Bs). Staying in this type of accommodation is a good way to experience the local culture. The furniture and artwork, along with the linens, […]
Quote of the Week – 2 October 2015
“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy