PLACES Packing List Essentials for Carry-on and Checked Bag Posted on August 23, 2018May 19, 2024 I used to be an overpacker, but not anymore. I learned my lesson after my solo trip to the UK, Italy and France. It was tiring, trying to navigate or move quickly with a huge piece of luggage. I traveled for months, but when I got home I realized I didn’t even wear or use a quarter of the things I’d packed. Read more
PLACES How to Get a Turkish eVisa in 10 Minutes Posted on August 20, 2018May 18, 2024 Getting a Turkish eVisa will probably save you time. It will definitely save you money. And more than likely save you some peace of mind in a country that will test your patience. Actually, it’s also pretty darn easy. How to Get a Turkish eVisa in 10 minutes or less. Read more
CULINARY TRAVEL A Long Dirt Road to Prairie Fire Winery Posted on August 6, 2018June 9, 2024 There are more dirt roads in the state of Kansas than anywhere else in the United States. And Prairie Fire Winery is located at the end of one. When we turned off the highway, I could feel the mood change in the car. Dirt roads are the one thing Steven… Read more
LIFESTYLE 11 Travel Wear Essentials Every Traveler Should Pack Posted on July 27, 2018May 17, 2024 There is no way to know exactly what to pack. I usually get there and realize that I forgot something. I generally start from a basic packing list. Then, I make outfit decisions based on the temperature and time of year, my itinerary as well as the local customs. And although, my style doesn’t change when I travel, my needs during travel are pretty different from my needs at home. Here are my 10 travel wear essentials. Read more
PLACES Legacy Museum & National Memorial for Peace and Justice Posted on June 28, 2018May 21, 2024 Today’s climate was the perfect political backdrop for a side trip to Montgomery, Alabama. The Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a central location for the infamous African slave trade in America. Sometimes travel experiences hurt. Sometimes they are very uncomfortable. And sometimes they make you… Read more
PLACES How to DO San Francisco on the Cheap Posted on October 4, 2017June 9, 2024 One of my my favorite childhood memories was a trip to Redwood Regional Park, an East Bay gem full of second-growth Redwoods. It provides a peaceful break from nearby city life and has a variety of hikes and bike rides. Read more
PLACES Catania Sicily– What to See and Do for First-Timers Posted on August 26, 2017October 31, 2024 Catania was originally founded as a Greek colony in ancient times and since then has been part of numerous Empires and cultures including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans and Spaniards. All it takes is a few hours to walk around the city to explore the numerous treasures left behind from the many cultures and empires that once called Sicily their home. Read more
PLACES Guangzhou Walking Tour and Long Layover Posted on April 21, 2017June 28, 2024 The tour lasted a little over 4 hours and ended with lunch in a popular dim sum restaurant. Long layovers provide a chance to see things you might otherwise never see. Walking tours with a local are the closest thing to living like a local for a few hours and may end up being a highlight of your entire trip. Read more