Throughout my travels in Europe and Asia, I’ve eaten many wonderful meals. Since it is not always easy to find restaurants in the states that serve these delicious foods, I have tried to replicate many of them at home. I’ve used a combination of recipes from the internet, cookbooks, or friends and relatives. Some dishes […]

Don’t be a tourist. Plan less. Go slowly. I traveled in the most inefficient way possible and it took me exactly where I wanted to go. —National Geographic’s Andrew Evans, on his 40 day, 40 bus journey from Washington D.C. to Antarctica.

I’ve talked about using airline points to earn free tickets to Europe, Japan, and around the US.  To some, this is confusing; to others, it sounds too good to be true. Today, I’m going to give a simple outline about how and why using points is a good idea.  I’ll explain how someone new to […]

“Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” – Frank Herbert

Delft is the home to nearly 100,000 residents, but in many ways, it feels like a small town.  Canals meander through the city and several parks provide a respite from the busy-ness of life. The historic city center is a draw for tourists and the home of the City hall, the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) and […]

“When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” — Susan Heller

I have several trips or possibilities that are in the works  – trips to Central America, France, Greece and Japan. Although some are still just ideas, they will require more advanced planning. How early should a traveler start planning? How far in advance can flights or lodging be booked? There are several factors that will […]

Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God – Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, DC

Update:  Since this post was written, Dragonfly Fibers has been sold. The new owners pledge to produce the same quality yarn that customers had come to appreciate. I hope to visit the studio the next time I am in the area. My daughter and I were in Washington, DC, and Silver Spring, Maryland,  this past […]