As independent as I tend to fancy myself and despite my lack of a built in travel companion since my son reached a place in his life where his schedule rarely affords him opportunity for extended time away, I had never previously seriously considered planning a vacation 100% solo. Looking back, I can’t really understand whyContinue reading “Going It Alone”
Category Archives: Things I’ve Learned
When Your Brain Falls Out Overseas…..
Rule #1 (really, the only one): Don’t panic. I barely ascribed to this simple tenet when I recently somehow, inexplicably, managed to lose my wallet on my first full day in Copenhagen, the first of an eleven day trip. But, once I realized the unfathomable actually did happen, I was thankfully able to maintain myContinue reading “When Your Brain Falls Out Overseas…..”
$85 Well Spent
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve arrived at the airport over the past several years only to encounter a milling swarm of fellow travelers flocked within, around and toward the winding maze-like course en route to the TSA security checkpoint. Each and every time I descend upon this miserable, yet unfortunately necessary inconvenience,Continue reading “$85 Well Spent”
Prague Hilton Old Town
I’m not always the biggest fan of staying in American style hotels overseas, since my preference is typically to stay in a more local style “boutique” hotel, but I do tend to lean toward Hilton brand hotels if I’m able to utilize my Hilton Honors points to save a few bucks whilst traveling. I haveContinue reading “Prague Hilton Old Town”
Well Said, Cuz!
I just had to share another photo collage and appropriate caption from my wise-beyond-her-years cousin, Briana. At her young age, she’s in no danger of leading a life not worth living on account of not adventuring beyond her boundaries. Briana embodies the “Wanderfull” spirit and utilizes it to explore all that her home of Hawaii has to offer….from theContinue reading “Well Said, Cuz!”
Kama’aina as a Wanderer
I preface this post with a brief explanation of this post’s title for those who may not be familiar with the meaning of “Kama’aina,” which literally means “child of the land” and typically refers to residents of the Hawaiian Islands. My cousin Briana and I have never lived closer than about 4200 miles apart, but the “wanderingContinue reading “Kama’aina as a Wanderer”
Capture the Moment!
I love photography and wish I had more time to dedicate to learning how to become a better technical photographer. For the time being, I do the best I can with my mediocre skills, camera and lenses. But, I’ve learned that an eye for aesthetically pleasing composition, a fancy camera and high end lenses are most definitelyContinue reading “Capture the Moment!”
The Buddy System
Looking back at my early travels, I never realized how important a decision it is to pick the “right” travel mates. As children, my brother and I were by default part of our parents’ little travel posse, which provided an amazing introduction to the world of travel and adventure. When I was engaged in myContinue reading “The Buddy System”
Milwaukee……..A Tourist Destination?!
I frequently struggle with trying to schedule visits back home to Wisconsin to visit family and friends on account of my limited vacation days from my job. It’s most certainly not because visiting family and friends isn’t a priority to me, but rather because of my addiction to traveling to new and interesting places. WhatContinue reading “Milwaukee……..A Tourist Destination?!”
“I Wish I Could Afford to Travel”
I’ve heard that line so many times when people ask me about my past and upcoming travel plans. They often act like attaining the goal of taking a trip similar to mine equates to completing the quest for the Holy Grail. Travel and vacations typically aren’t free, so yes, some travel budgeting is necessary for those ofContinue reading ““I Wish I Could Afford to Travel””
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