Using vacations and other experiences to make yourself happier (according to research)
I’ve run across an article several times in the past few years about how your happiness related to travel is...
Cuba – Museum of the Revolution (with Abraham Lincoln)
Cuba – Museum of the Revolution Havana’s Museum of the Revolution is housed in the former Presidential Palace which hosted...
Things to remember to take on any cruise
When packing for a cruise, you often are focusing on bathing suits and what to wear on excursions, but don’t...
Speeding through the night (Chinese bullet train); Chinese train info
Walking around Xi’an, you can see some strange things. I saw someone pickup their dog and put it in a...
Sintra, Portugal – Castle wonderland with secret societies
The mountain town of Sintra is one of the biggest attractions in the Lisbon area. It is a small town...
Buy quality pre-owned new and used clothes – save money, travel more
ThredUp is a great place to get new or gently used clothing for pretty good prices (sometimes great prices if...
Notre Dame’s glorious presence and history (Paris)
Before it burned, Notre Dame was an architectural masterpiece, and the fact that it still stands only serves to support...
Dancing with strangers at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Xi’an, China)
In Xi’an, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda has a fountain show at noon. It is near the city wall as...
