This photo is from Gruyere, Switzerland. I visited this beautiful medieval town in May, 2016. I took a lot of selfies on this trip. First, because my husband was home in Michigan and I promised him at least one per day. The other is for my own travel record. My mind incessantly wanders to places Read More
Year: 2017
TSA Precheck
Get it. I received my TSA PreCheck about a year ago, and have found it to be a supremely valuable asset. The process was quite simple – complete the online application, attend a short conference that involves a background check and fingerprinting, pay the $85 fee, and then you receive your KTN in a Read More
Long Flight Survival
Ten hours from Detroit to Sao Paulo. Seventeen hours from Washington, DC to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Nine hours from Toronto to Vienna. I’ve experienced all of these multiple times. Long flights are about as fun as being swarmed by a colony of raging yellow jackets. However, there are things you can do to make long flights Read More
The Plight of the Pale
When I was a child, I was often chastised by adults and other children for not wanting to play in the sun. Pale skin was my genetic destiny. My ancestors haled from northern Germany and northern England so I was pretty much screwed in the pigmentation department. I gave up on tanning years ago. It’s Read More
Picking Your Hotel
For the sake of all that is good and decent, heed my words. When it comes to having a great trip, selecting the right hotel is paramount. It doesn’t matter where you go, or what you do. Without a good night’s sleep, and a clean shower you will be miserable. I don’t need the top Read More