Adventure, food, and daily life from around the world.

Sometimes, a booking just doesn’t work out…

  On Friday, the day of my birthday, I found myself doing what long-term travelers so often do, sitting with my laptop...

Out and about…More new photos…Facts about Penguin, Tasmania…

  "Penguin is a charming, small seaside town on the northwest coast of Tasmania, located between Burnie and Ulverstone on the Bass...

It was a lovely birthday celebration…

  Last night, on my 78th birthday, Tom and I headed to the popular local pub tucked inside the Neptune Grand Hotel....

We lucked out!…What a relief!…Today is my 78th birthday in Australia…It’s tomorrow in the USA!…More new photos…

Yesterday, although we weren’t particularly optimistic, we headed out to the local pharmacy with a mission in mind. With our April cruise...

Our tax prep is done!..It’s great to have that behind us…More new photos…

Every year, no matter where we are in the world, whether tucked into a quiet countryside cottage or perched near a windswept...

No post today…Busy preparing our 2025 US taxes…Back tomorrow…