Blog Archive

No post today…We’ll be back soon!…

No post today…We will be back soon!

Part 2…Nervous about flying?…What are the most turbulent flights worldwide, outside the US?…

Factors like weather patterns, jet streams, and geographic features such as mountains or large bodies of water typically cause turbulence on flights....

Part 1…Nervous about flying?…Most turbulent flights in the US…

  As the California wildfires continue, my sister Julie, who lives in Brentwood, waits for another evacuation notice. The first notice took...

We’re back after a wonderful weekend…Big changes I’ve made…

Ah, it's a good Monday for several reasons. We have secured the house in Penguin, Tasmania, for next March and April; our...

No post today…Taking the day off! Have a great Sunday!…

An exciting new booking…What a hassle sending money internationally these days!…

  We knew as time marched on that, we needed to begin booking some of the gaps in our most recent itinerary,...

Booking using a travel agent/agency as opposed to booking travel yourself…

Often, we are asked if we use travel agents/agencies for any of our travel. The answer for us is simple...if it's a...

How are the horrific fires in Southern California impacting travel?…

  The ongoing wildfires in California, particularly in Los Angeles, significantly affect travel and transportation. Here's what you need to know: Air...

Speaking of visas…Important news for cruisers and other travelers…

  When we first began cruising in 2013, the cruise booking company we used provided some, although not all, visa requirements for...