DECISIONS, DECISIONS ...

In the face of two excellent travel providers, how does one decide which way to go?  Click HERE for the process and outcome. 

Kruger National Park, 2016

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS

One can be continually surprised by the kindness of strangers.  Don't assume people won't engage.  But someone needs to make the first move.  Some heartwarming stories HERE .....

WE MUST NEVER FORGET

One might think that incorporating a visit to a somber site while on a fun road trip might be counter-intuitive, but I think it's of the utmost importance. 

Read about a recent experience by clicking >>> HERE <<<<<

ROAD TRIP COMBINES AMERICA'S FAVORITE PASTIME

On the road again in this new post:  baseball in Philly, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, plus great food.  Click ------>>>>>>HERE <<<<<<<--------- to read.

TOP TEN TRAVEL RULES

New post up:  

A wonderful friend recently sent me "10 Commandments for Travel" that she had come across with the suggestion I provide my own.  Well, here goes:  Click HERE!

PUERTA VALLARTA FOR A WEEKEND WEDDING

New post up:  

Sometimes the timing doesn't matter when dear friends are celebrating a joyful event in their lives.  What does that mean?  

Click --->>>> HERE <<<< -- for the answer!

HONG KONG; PLUS SOUTEAST ASIA WINNERS & LOSERS

New post up:  

Three weeks in Southeast Asia wraps up with brief Hong Kong stop.  Winners & Losers?  

Click ----->>>> HERE <<<<---------- 

MARVELOUS MALAYSIA

New post up:  Fourth country on the SE Asia trip takes us to the capital of Malaysia, KL (Kuala Lumpur), a thoroughly modern metropolis.  

Read all about it by clicking ----->>>> HERE <<<< ---------

CAMBODIA: SIEM REAP & PHNOM PENH

New post:  Two stops in Cambodia during five days of the days spent traveling in Southeast Asia include the ancient temple of Angkor Wat (Siem Reap) and the capital city of Phnom Penh.  

CLICK ----->>>>>> HERE <<<<<<-----

HEAVENLY HOI AN :: Three Days on the Beach in Vietnam

New post:  Amazing and relaxing three days on the beach in Vietnam.

To read why this destination is universally loved, 

CLICK ----->>>>>> HERE <<<<<<-----

STORIES FROM SAIGON

New post up from a visit to Vietnam's capital aka Ho Chi Minh City.

From classic villages to cutting-edge dining, this city has it all.  To read all about it, click

----->>>>>> HERE <<<<<<-----

HIGHLIGHTS FROM HANOI

Greetings from Vietnam -- Hanoi is the first of three stops in the country.  Click here for the details! 

Halong Bay

TALES FROM TAIPEI

New post up ... a brief visit to Taiwan's capital city.  

Click ----->>>>HERE<<<<----- for Tales from Taipei.  

SOUTHEAST ASIA FOR THE WIN

New post up!   We're off on the annual #ptsv or Post-tax-season vacay!   

Click ----->>>>HERE<<<<----- for the first info from Taipei.

THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY

New post up -- A very personal tribute written five years ago.  The memories are with me forever.  

      Click ----->>>> HERE <<<<---------- 

                       

CREDIT CARDS & AIRLINE MILES .. AM I A SUCKER?

New post up!   What's your take on the best credit cards for getting airline miles?  Or do you even care?? 


Click ----->>>>  HERE <<<<----- for my recent experience and some thoughts on the subject ... 

TIPS FOR GETTING THE BEST AIRFARE

New post up! Is there a "best" time/day to buy airfare?  

If you're curious, click ----->>>>  HERE <<<<----- 

Illustration by Fabio Consoli (Wall Street Journal)

BACKYARD FUN

New post up! Click ----->>>>  HERE <<<<----- for finding fun in your own backyard! 

ELEVEN MADISON PARK: TRULY A WORLD-CLASS RESTAURANT

New post up! Click ----->>>>  HERE <<<<----- my review of an extraordinary experience for my 65th birthday.

Big Trip/Big Apple/BIG Birthday!

New post up! Click ----->>>>  HERE <<<<----- for all the food, fun and celebrating in NYC.