“I’ve been to almost as many places as my luggage! — Bob Hope I feel like Pavlov’s dog when James pulls our backpacks out of the closet. I start drooling because I know there’s a treat just around the corner. Continue reading
Category Archives: Travel Tips
25 Tips to Make Your Short-Term Apartment a Reality
This is the final installment in our 3-part series: “Rent a Short-Term Apartment When You Travel.” If you want to catch up, check out “7 Reasons to Rent an Continue reading
10 Tips for Finding the Ideal Apartment While Traveling
Just imagine … Step out the door of your Amsterdam houseboat with a steaming mug of home-brewed coffee as you watch the swirl of bikes heading to the daily Flower Market. Peruse Portobello Road, Continue reading
7 Reasons to Rent an Apartment the Next Time You Travel
Have you ever envied people who live in Paris, Istanbul, or Rio? Do you travel to immerse yourself in a place – experience it firsthand and not be a tourist? Continue reading
Travel Zoom Cameras: The Perfect Compromise
We’ve written extensively about the importance of downsizing, living small, and simplicity in our personal lives. And as might be expected, these ideas carry over into our lives as travelers. Continue reading
7 Tips To Minimize Jet Lag
As you read this, hopefully, Terri and I are flying through a calm Atlantic sky, for an early morning landing in Munich, Germany, followed by a short hop to Helsinki, Finland. The temperature should be Continue reading
The RTW Gear Challenge
Normally, when I travel, attracting the attention of the local police is something I try to avoid. But in this case, it was a fun experience. My iPad has helped me make friends with kids and cops alike. As many of you know, we’re in month six of our RTW Continue reading
