September 1st, 2025 – European Travel Challenges?


I have been seeing some items of interest in the news recently, things that could affect travel and those of us who love to travel need to be aware of this stuff and the possible repercussions. By now most of you are probably aware of the crushing tourism in parts of Europe and the issues … Continue reading September 1st, 2025 – European Travel Challenges?

August 23rd, 2025 – Ditching the Bucket List


I came across this article today that had some interesting thoughts on doing away with the idea of the travel bucket list. They bring up some really good points about over-tourism, influencers, and how people have lost sight of real travel. I totally get it. I have made my thoughts well-known on here about IG … Continue reading August 23rd, 2025 – Ditching the Bucket List

August 20th, 2025 – Passports and Europe; Types of Travelers; 20-5-3; Personality Traits


There has been some big news recently about changes to travel in Europe. Some of this is not new news, but there have been some other changes discussed and it looks like they are all finally going into effect soon. For a few years now there has been talk of pending changes to travel in … Continue reading August 20th, 2025 – Passports and Europe; Types of Travelers; 20-5-3; Personality Traits

August 5th, 2025 – Better Weather; Trailer Repairs; Story Time with Shawn!; Meal Prep


I found this cicada while doing some yard work yesterday. He had just climbed out of his shell and was letting his wings dry so he could use them; that why he looks a bit odd. The weather had been so nice the last few days I have finally been able to get outside and … Continue reading August 5th, 2025 – Better Weather; Trailer Repairs; Story Time with Shawn!; Meal Prep

July 24th, 2025 – Domestic Open Jaw Travel


I have booked two of my three Europe trips open jaw, meaning I fly into Europe in one city, travel by whatever means (in europe it is usually a train) and leave out of another city at the end of my journey. It is a very efficient way to travel and you can really maximize … Continue reading July 24th, 2025 – Domestic Open Jaw Travel