I recently returned from my first cruise in over ten years. I was a bit apprehensive because my more recent travel is very different than what I expected to experience on the cruise. Also, I’ve always thought that beach or resort vacations were not my choice – too much sitting around – and this cruise […]

“And then there is the most dangerous risk of all — the risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later.” – Randy Komisar

One of the advantages of going on a cruise is that you get to experience several countries in a short period of time.  One of the disadvantages is that experience is very limited – just a peek at each country. On my recent cruise, I visited three different Central American countries – Guatemala, Nicaragua, and […]

“Travellers understand, instinctively and by experience, that travel and adventure change and elongate time, even while navigating the deadlines of airline and train departures.” ― Paul Sheehan

In the very southern part of Germany, in a town called Schwangau, there exists two castles, Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein, built by a father and son – royalty from the kingdom of Bavaria. Each castle has its own story, so a visit to one would not be complete without a visit to the other. I suggest […]

“It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way!” ― Penelope Riley, Travel Absurdities

It’s been over ten years since I’ve gone on a cruise, but I have one coming up this spring.  I’m getting excited and starting to think about packing. If you know me, you know that I like to travel with a carry-on only.  Can I do it for a two week cruise? (See the update […]

“The impulse to travel is one of the hopeful symptoms of life.” ― Agnes Repplier