Over the years, I’ve taken only one or two taxi rides, but I’ve taken several rides with Uber and Lyft. These ride-sharing services have gained in popularity over taxis in recent years. If you are not familiar with Uber and Lyft, this post will help you understand and learn how to use them. How Ride-Sharing […]
Posts from April 2019
Quote of the Week – 26 April 2019
If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success. – John D. Rockefeller
Getting the Most from a Long Weekend
My daughter and I just returned from a long weekend get-away. We flew to Miami, boarded a cruise ship for a three-day cruise, and when we were back on land, we enjoyed an extra day in Miami. For our almost five-day vacation, my daughter only took one day off work. I work from home with […]
Quote of the Week – 19 April 2019
“Imagine the faith of the people who built this great stone wonder. They broke ground in 1163 with the hope that someday their great-great-great-great-great-great grandchildren might attend the dedication Mass, which finally took place two centuries later. Master masons supervised the construction, but the people did much of the grunt work themselves for free — hauling […]
Booking a Vacation through Chase’s Travel Portal
In the past, I’ve written a little about using Chase Bank’s travel portal to book flights using points. Since that time, I’ve used the portal for even more redemptions, including hotel stays and a cruise. If you haven’t used points for travel, you will want to read my Beginner’s Guide to Using Airline Points. Earning […]
Quote of the Week – 12 April 2019
When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Luke […]
Traveling with Children
My children are no longer children, but, as adults, they all share a love of travel. Did I have anything to do with that? I like to think so. My husband and I started traveling with our daughters when they were infants. Most of the travel was not as exciting as what our family has […]
Your First Visit to Amsterdam
A few weeks ago I wrote about my friend who will be visiting Paris with his family this summer. On the same trip, they will also be spending a few days in Amsterdam. Although the Dutch city does not have as many famous tourists sites as Paris, there is plenty to see and do there. […]