travel

Using U.S. Credit Cards in China? Not so much.

Using U.S. Credit Cards in China? Not so much. When I was planning to go to China, getting money was...

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

Trip planning: attraction grid for cities like London and Paris When you are going to stay for several days in...

The Great Wall of China – Jinshanling to Simatai hike (Beijing)

When I went to China, I had planned on doing a Great Wall hike. At least until I found out...

News of the Good: Power Plant = Ski Hill & Rock Climbing Wall in Denmark

Denmark is a pretty flat country that isn’t known for skiing or rock-climbing, but a power plant is making both...

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...

Ouzoud Falls – Morocco

Ouzoud Falls – Morocco About 100 miles (150KM) northwest of Marrakesh is one of the most popular attractions in the...

Beijing – The Summer Palace – a UNESCO site

The Summer Palace in Beijing, China is not to be missed if you are in Beijing.  It’s farther out of...