Puerto Vallarta, A glimpse of

Puerto Vallarta Mexico feels like a second home to us. Hope you enjoy our glimpse of this welcoming community. Most people probably come for the beach… and will not be disappointed as the beaches along Banderas Bay are numerous and varied. We love the sunsets, which come in a wide variety …each evening is a […]

Travel the World

Travel the world with us. Armchair travelers delight. Real time travelers pick up ideas for your own world adventures. Let’s get started…Bon voyage!       Travels in South America Travels in Ireland Travels in South Africa Travels in Norway Travels in Mexico Travels in Canada Travels in Sweden Travels in Denmark Travel in England […]

Le Mans car museum

Ciruit de la Sarthe…have you heard of it? Musee des 24 Heures…have you heard of that? Le Mans 24 hour race…how about that? If you have heard of these you likely are a person who loves cars and car racing (or love someone who does). Come join us as we visit the car museum in […]

Hop-on Hop-off bus tours

Whenever one arrives in a new city it is wise to start with an overview of the city. Many travelers use hop-on hop-off buses for this first look at that city…they truly are an excellent way to get ones bearings. Some tours are not hop-on hop-off. For example the tour company pictured below offers fun […]

Driving in Ireland

Going to the Republic of Ireland? Thinking of doing a self-drive tour? If you answered yes to these two questions you, by now, have probably read a lot of warnings about driving in Ireland and likely have encountered opinions varying from “piece of cake” to “taking your life in your hands” Right? Okay. Let’s try […]

International phone calls

Did you know each country has its own telephone “exit” code that has to be dialed before you can make an international call? Recording (and carrying with you) the exit code for each country you will be visiting can save a lot of time and stress if you need to quickly make a call to […]

Travel tip: Souvenirs

A recent posting in the travel section of Canadian Living magazine’s website (5 tricks to avoid overspending on vacation) started me thinking about the souvenirs we have purchased over the years. While I reject the idea that souvenirs are not necessary, I do agree that buying souvenirs just for the sake of buying “something” is […]

Carry on Bags – What to Pack

As an experienced senior traveler I thought I had the art of packing a carry on bag down to a science.  When we recently landed in Madrid and our luggage stayed at London Heathrow , I discovered I still had a bit to learn. By the time our luggage caught up with us four days […]

Travel Tip: Don’t Expect Perfection

Sometimes we set ourselves up. Preliving a perfect trip inevitably leads to disappointment. That’s not a typo. I really do mean “preliving” as opposed to “reliving” Hmm…maybe I have coined a new word…preliving. Anyways. Reliving a perfect trip would not lead to disappointment. If the trip really was perfect, reliving it could only bring happy […]

Travel Advice: Emergency Contact List

    When going on vacation, part of the fun is unleashing yourself from the bonds of home life and responsibilities. However, there is still a little bit of home you should always take with you: your emergency contact list. The following is a list of numbers you should ensure you take with you every […]

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