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 […]

In wisdom gathered over time, I have found that every experience is a form of exploration. – Ansel Adams

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. […]

“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

“Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.” – Anatole France

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 […]

“To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley