September 2025 Archive

Wrapping up e-visas, one more to go…Cruise lines don’t help…

  Yesterday morning, we initiated and completed the process of applying for the required e-visas, also known as Electronic Travel Authorities (ETAs), for...

No post today…Busy doing visas for upcoming cruises…

We booked all the rental cars we’ll need until May…Prices are rising…

Since we arrived in Spain, almost two weeks ago, we've spent considerable time booking holiday homes, flights, and rental cars for the...

Was I ripped off?…

  When I looked at Maps, it appeared that the salon I selected for my pedicure wasn't far away. When I experienced...

Off to pedicure appointment…Grocery prices in Barcelona…

Houses in the surrounding area.in Savusavu, Fiji, ten years ago. It wasn't easy finding a highly rated taxi that could book reservations...

We are teetotallers while in Barcelona…

Taking a break from drinking alcohol has been a refreshing change since we arrived in Barcelona. Back in Marloth Park, our sundowners...

Finally, we’re flushed!…Booking flights…

  Tasmania is home to many horses, a beautifully remote location. Booking flights has always been one of the most challenging aspects...

Ugh!…This is awful…

  This is day five with no working toilet. Last evening at 6:00 pm, a maintenance guy came to fix it, but...

Most affordable countries for digital nomads…

  From Travel and Leisure Magazine: "This Country Was Just Named the Most Affordable Destination for Digital Nomads India tops the 2025...

What did we do about Tom’s hearing aids?…

Yesterday, at 4:30 pm, when the Costco store opened, where Tom purchased his hearing aids in July 2024, Tom explained his dilemma...