We are all familiar with the large search engine, Google, and have probably used it to look up information. Google has more to offer than information, though; it also gives us several organizational tools bundled together into Google Drive. The most popular tool is Google mail, or gmail, and I would guess at least half […]

“My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.” – Diane Arbus

You may have heard of San Marco in Venice, Italy, but if you’ve never been there, you probably don’t realize the scope of it.  San Marco, known as Saint Mark’s in English, includes a large plaza, a bell tower, a large basilica or church, and a museum. San Marco, is one of two main location points in […]

“May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.” – Old Irish Travel Blessing

Do you prefer to travel alone or with someone else?  Would you rather travel with just one other person, with a small group, or on a large group tour? I’ve traveled in each of these ways and they all have their advantages and disadvantages.  When I travel alone, I am able to do what I […]

“Travel is so important in its capacity to expand the mind. It’s exciting to start as young as possible – you get to see how other cultures live, challenge your senses, and try different cuisines.” – Natalie Dormer

In the past I’ve written about how to choose lodging. There are less expensive types of lodging and more expensive options.  I’ve written a bit about deciding and booking the lodging for a recent trip to Paris. In this post, I will walk through the process of choosing lodging for an entire trip. My daughter […]

“One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.” – William Feather