January 2025 Archive

No post today folks…We’ll be back tomorrow…All is well…

How to travel worldwide without a credit card….Credit and travel…

As all travelers know, having a few credit cards, especially with reward programs, is a big boon, if not a must, for...

Why use Costco Travel for bookings?…Pluses and minuses…Is a membership required?…

Note: We do not receive compensation for mentioning Costco Travel Recently, we booked four cruises through Costco Travel for several reasons, including:...

Fun new addition to Las Vegas family entertainment offerings…Family friendly events in Las Vegas…

  When researching travel news today, I encountered the following article, which might interest ice cream-favoring adults and families considering Las Vegas,...

Thinking back to where we were, as Covid-19 began to hit the world…

  As we approach the time when the pandemic began worldwide, as we were preparing to leave for India in 2020, I...

For now, we’ll continue to post travel news updates that may save you time and money…

There are only 34 days until we leave Nevada for South Africa; with little activity happening on our end as I continue...

Updated information on ETA (electronic travel authorization) fees for the UK…

On January 7, we posted new information about the UK requiring ETAs (electronic travel authorization) even when only flying through on a...

It’s been a long haul…Finally, getting better…

  The most frustrating part of being sick with flu these past 11 days has been losing all the strength I'd acquired...

Part 2, no passport?…Travel to These Stunning International Destinations Without One (with alternate documentation)……..

I stumbled across the following article, which may appeal to Americans (or others) who do not have a passport. Americans without a...

Part 1, no passport?…Why do some Americans (or citizens of other countries) refuse to get a passport?..

The reluctance of some travelers to get a passport often boils down to a combination of practicality, misconceptions, and personal preferences. Here...