Category: Views From Our Shoes
We have learned much over the past 3 decades of travel. How might our learning help you as you travel too?
Wondering How to Connect With a Child While You Travel? Here is one way…
We know this scenario only too well: Some of the adults are traveling and the children are staying at home with family or friends. Both parties want to stay connected throughout the trip, but don’t want to use social media to share the details with the whole world, nor doRead More …
Where, Oh Where Can My Cruise Card Be?
If you are a cruise travel enthusiast, you have undoubtedly heard the following message: “Keep your cruise ID card safe at all times. Your credit card is tied to your cruise card! You will need your cruise card to disembark and regain access to the ship. This card is alsoRead More …
Heightened Security Abroad
Our world has seen several terrorist attacks in previous years that have been well-covered in the news media so, as we planned for our 2017 trip to Italy, we planned to be vigilant about and give extra attention to our personal safety. Specifically, we talked about situational awareness while payingRead More …
The Power of Weekend Getaways
Never underestimate the power of a weekend getaway… There seems to be a belief among travelers that, unless they are hopping on an airplane and stamping their passports, the getaway doesn’t hold as much value. I, on the other hand, believe that any opportunity to experience a change of paceRead More …
My Favorite Place in the World!
If you were to walk into my office, you would find the travel theme on my walls speaks of some of my most favorite places in the world; in fact, you would quickly deduce that my favorite place in the world is Rome. I have spent more time here thanRead More …