The Art of Travel Preparation ~ Part 1
THE ART OF TRAVEL PREPARATION ~ PART 1 Behind-the-scenes tips on Efficient Organization for Packing and Departure Aaah, that big trip is coming up. You are going to one of the top destinations on your “bucket list”, but “how” will you decide what to bring? From extra chargers for your devices or a Tens Unit…
The Best of Viking River Cruises – Part I
In May, we had the distinct pleasure of being guests on board the Viking Tor Longship for a Viking River Cruise down the Danube river from Nuremberg to Budapest. We have cruising experience dating back to the mid-1980’s, but this was our first river cruise in Europe. Since river cruising has become a very…
Terracotta Warriors of Xi’An !
Terracotta Warriors of Xi’An ! Read our previous posting “China Eastern Airlines to Xi’An“. Dominique was wondering whether we were still on a diet! Yes, there is a scale in our bathroom at the Shangri-La Hotel Xi’An, but I tell Lynn that it is not calibrated properly. I am becoming addicted to the pain au…
Ideal New England getaway ~ Emerson Inn by the Sea
IDEAL NEW ENGLAND GETAWAY ~ Emerson Inn by the Sea Seeking an escape from heat and humidity to an oasis of calm where sea breezes keep you comfortable during the day and refresh you at night, we went to the Emerson Inn By The Sea in Rockport, Massachusetts for a 3-day retreat from big-city life. …