When I pack, I usually follow the “less is more” rule. I like to pack light – I can travel throughout Europe for three weeks or more with just a carry-on. It is easy for me to decide which clothing options to bring, but sometimes it’s the “extras” that I have to think about. Should I pack my […]
Posts from February 2017
Quote of the Week – 24 February 2017
In wisdom gathered over time, I have found that every experience is a form of exploration. – Ansel Adams
Shopping in Shipshewana, Indiana
Shipshewana, Indiana, is a small town in the northeastern part of the state. The population of the town is just over 650 people. The surrounding rural area, however, is part of the third largest Amish community in America. About 30% of the citizens are part of this group. Many of the stores carry Amish-influenced goods, while the restaurants serve Amish favorites. […]
Quote of the Week – 17 February – 2017
“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.” – Wendell Berry
Making Travel a Priority
Do you remember what gifts you received for your 9th birthday? Your 20th? What about your birthday just two years ago? Do you remember childhood vacations? Or class trips to museums, factories, or sports events? (I don’t think classes go to factories much anymore, but in early elementary school, my class went to watch the […]
Quote of the Week – 10 February 2017
“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.” – Anatole France
Highlights of Berlin, Germany
When my family and I visited Berlin, Germany, we tried to see all the highlights in just three days. It is not impossible, but four or five days would have been better. We left, knowing we would like to return and spend more time in this interesting city. I’ve grouped the highlights according to where […]
Quote of the Week – 3 February 2017
“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley