DOES IT RAIN A LOT IN RAINY SEASON?
A gentleman called me the other day with this question, “If I go to Costa Rica during the rainy season, will it rain every day
FOUR ROAMING IRELAND
In 2010 I simply knew I had to get to Ireland. Not only have both sides of my family traced significant lineage there, I just
GOING NATIVE IN COSTA RICA
My idea of the ideal vacation has always been sunbathing on a foreign beach until it is time to retire to the pool. I love
TURKEY, PART 5 OF 5: TURKISH DELIGHTS
When traveling to someplace new I like to pay special close attention to the nuances and differences compared to the United States. Here are some
TURKEY, PART 4 OF 5: THE HAMAM
A traditional Turkish bath is called a hamam and a visit was definitely on my to-do list. This was a small part of my trip
TURKEY, PART 3 OF 5: THE TRIP CONTINUES
On the fifth day of our trip it was a quick flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Located on the western Mediterranean coast it’s the gateway
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FOR KIDS
I am a huge proponent of children and young adults travelling abroad and have encouraged my own children to do so when the opportunities have
TURKEY, PART 2 OF 5: ISTANBUL
Our non-stop Dulles to Istanbul Turkish Airlines flight went off without a hitch. US passport holders need an electronic visa ($20USD) for Turkey which must
TURKEY, PART 1 OF 5: IS IT SAFE?
If you’ve read any of my past blog posts you’ll know I’m a proponent of off season travel. My visit to Turkey in late November
MOON PALACE CANCUN
We had an absolutely wonderful trip. The Moon Palace is perfect. It met everyone’s needs. We met the most fun people from all over the
CONCEAL THAT CASH
What is the best way to house cash, credit cards and passports on an international trip? When you are on the move I recommend carrying a
DISNEY WHIRLED
I have had a really hard time figuring out how to cram a week’s-worth of Disney World fun into a single blog post. We kept