Traveling through time
When you travel, you often hear dates that things were built, or discovered (re-discovered), or invented. And sometimes those dates...
Avoiding SIM card hassle around the world
I just signed up for Google Fi, and am quite happy with the service. It works in more than 200...
TSA Precheck or Global Entry?
What’s the difference between TSA Precheck and Global Entry? TSA Precheck gives you access to the Precheck lines at U.S....
Reflective bags and backpacks; be noticed in the dark
A relatively new development in safety is cute purses and bags that are very light reflective. They generally look dark...
Cambodia – Siem Reap homestay tale
Cambodia was interesting. If you come here definitely confirm the quality of where you are staying and square away the...
Random packing tips
A few tips that help you pack better: For wheeled bags (2 or 4 wheels): Put the heaviest things in...
Trip planning: attraction grid for cities like London and Paris
Trip planning: attraction grid for cities like London and Paris When you are going to stay for several days in...
Seeing with new eyes
One day after returning from a trip, as I went through a turnstile on my way to the train to...
Why get Travel Insurance?
Many people travel without travel insurance, but it is really a good idea to have it, particularly when you are...
Language shirt for where you don’t speak the language
When you travel to a country where you don’t know the language it can be a challenge. It is nice...
