I head out on Friday for my first cruise of 2016 — that is shocking to some people who know me and how I love to travel. But this summer was dedicated to working in the yards as we are doing a lot of re-landscaping. I built new redwood planter boxes for the back yard,…
Tag: International Travel
UPDATE: Global Entry, a Must Have for International Travelers
I posted this originally in January of this year. Since then I’ve had to apply for the renewal of five more years of Global Entry; I will have my “interview” one month from today in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. The reason it’s there is I will be heading out to speak on a cruise from there….
Making an #Impact in the D.R. – part one
This is the first in a set of articles about my recent trip to the Dominican Republic aboard the P&O ship Adonia with the new cruise line fathom + travel. [Disclaimer: Fathom travel provided my transportation, lodging, cruise, and social impact activities without the expectation or requirement of favorable reviews. The opinions expressed herein are…
The Amazing Petra, Jordan
Attempting to write a “short story” about Petra, Jordan, would be like trying to summarize Will And Ariel Durant’s epic 12-volume The Story of Civilization in a few sentences. So this article won’t try to cover all of the area, just some of the photo highlights of our tour there on 11/11/11 — yes, November…
Versailles—A Worthy Day Trip from Paris
The golden main gate at Versailles is closed to the aristocratic ways of the 18th century, but the side entrances welcome you inside this marvelous estate. What used to be a several-hour carriage ride from Paris is now just a short train trip, and it’s one that everyone should take. Many people think of Versailles…