A pub crawl on horse back
My first vacation by myself was a pub crawl on horse back in Australia. It turned out to be quite the adventure. Here are my letters to Mom and Dad … *** Hi Mom and Dad, …
Can you cross the street?
A travel blog about how to have fun exploring the world — one photo at a time, with a soft spot for how things work in local culture
What room am I staying in?
Have you ever forgotten what hotel room you were staying in? I have. Actually, I never know what number my room is, I just remember where it is - which hall and approximately where …
Having fun flying with little kids
I loved airports and airplanes with my kids when they little. Now at 8 and 14 years old, they are jaded. But at 1.5 years old they were awesome fun. We explored airports, rode the …
Where to stay for the Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
We went to the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival for the first time this year and had a great time. We spent a lot of time in the car, in shuttle bus lines and on buses. …
Best day of the week to travel to avoid crowds
If you are looking to avoid crowds, the best day of the week to travel is Tuesday or Wednesday. TSA lines are short and airplanes are as empty as they come these days. An empty …
Life in the Big Smoke
I just spent a week in London, nicknamed the Big Smoke. In the 1950’s, the smog would make visibility so bad that cars couldn’t even drive, as Jennifer Worth describes …