We were looking through some family photos the other day, mostly of my mother and father. They came from a place in Europe where money was scarce in the post-war 1950's. But they still endured. Eventually they ended up in the USA. But they never wasted a moment in living their lives…
Tick tock, Tick tock, sounds the clock. The planet is not cooling down. Quite the opposite. The current world population is 8,232,458,392 as of Monday, June 30, 2025 according to the most recent United Nations estimates. Most of us know about this existential threat. But most just go on their way, with nary…
Well, here's a first for us. Being British, having lived there for decades, passport and everything, we thought we'd seen most of Great Britain (and we have.) We love the country, the people, the vibe and, most of all, the history. We won't belabor you with long swathes of prose about Britain.…
Won't you let me take you on a TUI cruise? Anyone remember that hit? We say this all the time, but we really mean it. We're super lucky to have been able to build a super group of affiliate partners. They're diverse and ever-changing. It certainly makes our job easier and more…
Even though we're not exactly huge fans anymore, given that our grown-up teens are now into their twenties and thirties, there is still some alure to Las Vegas, a place we used to go (and take them) many times and many decades ago. It's a place that's easy to get to, a place where…
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha
Roads worldwide are excellent. What is your next adventure?
Whatever floats your boat, sailor.
Take it easy. Read a book. Dream. Take the train.
Tivoli is always evolving without abandoning its original charm or traditions. Georg Carstensen said in 1844: “Tivoli will never, so to speak, be finished”
With Roman hands and Russian fingers, you’re covered.
You can’t get there from here.
You can feel faster even if you’re just tootling along.
“The fruit ripens thanks to the sun, to people thanks to love.”
This quote, found on Canaria Guide, emphasizes the positive influence of the sun on the island’s environment and its people.
Triste, Corazon roto.
Everyone can identify with a fragrant garden, with beauty of sunset, with the quiet of nature, with a warm and cozy cottage.
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.
Estonia, a country in Northern Europe, borders the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Finland. Including more than 1,500 islands, its diverse terrain spans rocky beaches, old-growth forest and many lakes. Formerly part of the Soviet Union, it’s dotted with castles, churches and hilltop fortresses. The capital, Tallinn, is known for its preserved Old Town, museums…
“Dream as if you will live forever; Live as if you will die today” – James Dean.
It's funny when you consider yourself a bit of a world vagabond, trying to see as much of the world as you can, only to find that there are hidden gems that are in plain site that you've never considered. When we here think of all of the destinations where we've been able to…