Making a packing list is the tried-and-true way to ensure you have everything you need for your trip. But how many times have you brought home unworn clothes or found you’d left an essential wardrobe piece behind? I admit to being a packing nerd – constantly in search for the perfect bag and the ultimate…
Loving my new daypack, the Tom Bihn Luminary. It’s small, 10 L in volume but, with some thought and Bihn’s legendary organization system, adapts to most of my everyday activities. The sleek design and profile of the bag make it suitable for a 60+ year old’s everyday carry. And honestly, my back and shoulders appreciate…
Kelly, of thewanderingblonde.com, wrote an excellent piece recently- “You’re SO Lucky!” The Thing About Travel and Privilege in which she goes beyond her immediate resistance to really analyzing what advantages she’s had over others. Kelly’s first reaction is to object to the “lucky” label; to point out the sacrifices and hard work that goes into…
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Where to start with recommendations for New England books? New England was home to such honored American authors as Alcott, Emerson, Longfellow, Thoreau, Twain, Wheatley, and Mother Goose! And bestselling authors continue to write from the 6 state region – Stephen King and Dennis Lehane, for example. Visitors to New England can get a taste for…
I was thrilled to receive the OMG* as a Christmas gift. I’d been looking for a bag that would fit all my carry-on needs but would be fashionable enough to use as an, albeit large, handbag for day use and the occasional meeting. I chose the OMG because of its interior organization and clean lines.…
Just as important as reading guidebooks, is reading a bit of literature and history. Istanbul is an intriguing city, straddling two continents. I thoroughly enjoyed reading these titles. Check out my favorites from my Turkey travel reading!
Right across the street from the renowned Pera Palace rises the Marmara Pera Hotel. On the advice of Korhan, our Istanbul on Food guide, we headed for this hotel on our last night in the city. We took the elevator to the top floor and ascended the narrow stairway to the Mikla rooftop bar. What…
It’s that time again. Time to find little treasures for family and friends. If you’re buying for a traveler, you’re in luck. “Travel sized” is the perfect size for stockings! And any traveler would welcome a gift card towards a new adventure. Our favorite stocking stuffers-
We’ve all been there -finally settled into the seat when you realize your scarf – book – whatever – is in the overhead compartment. Your choice is now to do without your needed item, or squeeze back into the aisle, jostling your neighbors as you wrestle your bag from the packed bin, dig through it for…
A highlight of our time in Istanbul was to be the foodies tour – Twilight in Taksim. We found this tour on TripAdvisor with all 5 star reviews so it was a must-do. We walked down Istiklal Street to Taksim Square where we met Korhan our affable tour guide. He bought us a cup of tea…
Five Boro Bike Tour 2015 This weekend, the first weekend in May, we traveled to New York for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, a 40 mile ride through the streets and over the bridges of NYC. Dave had done this years ago when the tour first began in the city, but for the rest…
