An important lesson about travel insurance. For some of my overseas trips, I have taken out medevac insurance; if ever this coverage was necessary, it was during my recent trip to Uzbekistan. After waiting for the landing of Uzbekistan Airways A300 flight from Bangkok, the twin engine private Cessna Citation CJ2+ jet accelerated smartly down runway 8 Left of Tashkent Airport. After quickly becoming airborne, we made a sharp right turn, then … [Read more...]
Introducing a Map Tool for exploring the South of England
Recently I was approached by The Dream Lodge Group, a family run business for 50 years focusing on operating luxury parks within the UK. They have created a handy South England Travel Map tool which allows you to easily explore any of a number of locations, attractions, activities and restaurant options within select locations in the southern part of England. I've been fortunate to have visited London a number of times over the years as well … [Read more...]
First Week USA Challenge ‘Fifty States of Wigge’
I am currently on my new USA Challenge challenge called ‘Fifty States of Wigge’. That means I have to travel all 50 states in 50 days and I have to face one challenge in each state. My start of the USA challenge was in Maine last week, traveling all by van. The result after seven days is pretty awsome, because I have traveled to already eleven states and drove 1,400 miles. Eleven states sounds way ahead of my schedule, but keep in mind that … [Read more...]
Traveling Kids Grow up Too Fast
Traveling kids have a big advantage over their “stay at home” peers, in my opinion. The world is an amazing place but especially so for young children as everything they see is fresh and exciting, filled with wonder. Traveling with them adds a whole new level of joy and energy to any trip as you feed off their enthusiasm. As I have just discovered, it comes at a long term cost to parents, but more on that later. Little travelers have a … [Read more...]
Life’s a Beach and THEN … by Julia Roberts
This is the first book in the Liberty Sands trilogy by UK based Julia Roberts. It centers on a secret travel blogger Holly who finds her life changed by the individuals she meets during a week in Mauritius where she is reviewing a resort under the cloak of a manufactured story to conceal her true identity. She falls in love with a handsome writer - a holiday romance that digs into the depths of her soul. But she guards secrets just as her … [Read more...]
Harar, Ethiopia
Harar is undoubtedly Ethiopia’s brightest flower. If a jewel, she may be slightly chipped around the edges, though her centre continues to shine with undiminished brilliance. Of course, like most places on the continent – which Paul Theroux encapsulates as ‘a Dark Star’ – everything is a bit messed up. Located on the border of the far eastern Somali region, French-imported blue and white vintage Peugeot taxis cruise beneath Italian-built colonial … [Read more...]
A Coal Mine and Rock Climbing, Exploring Wales
Wales is built for outdoor and adventure enthusiasts; the region has participated historically in adventure exploration involving some of the most extreme corners of the planet. One has to look no further then Cardiff Bay where Captain Scott sailed out in the Terra Nova (expedition to Antarctica) or the challenging mountain and glacier terrain of Snowdonia synonymous with well known mountaineering names such as Mallory, Irvine, Hillary and … [Read more...]
3 Historical UK City’s To Visit This Summer!
Are you heading to the UK this summer? Perhaps you're planning a little 'Staycation' or maybe you're visiting from abroad to discover the bright lights of London town. Either way, there are some stunning areas of the country that should most definitely be explored at least once in your lifetime! Having made the decision around February last year to discover more of my own country, my eyes have been truly opened. For some reason, I've always … [Read more...]
5 Reasons why Disney is better with Older Children
Don't get me wrong, there really is something magical about taking the little ones to the Disney Parks. They marvel at the castle being larger than life, their favorite characters in person and the sheer joy of a Mickey bar. Visiting Disney with little ones creates a lifetime of memories. But ... I have had a ton more fun visiting Disney with my older, pre-teen children. Let me step back a moment. We live in the Orlando area and while we … [Read more...]
Philadelphia State of Mind
For an L.A. girl, Philadelphia beckons with the charms of time – stratums of culture, history, beauty – that result in a city pulsating with energy. Sure, sunshine, palm trees and sandy beaches sparkle on the surface, but the City of Brotherly Love, enriched by centuries, fascinates in a way newer American cities cannot compete with. With the Democratic National Convention coming in July, this 17th century town is about to explode. With 18 … [Read more...]
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