8 Great Inflight Products
You know, or should know, by now that I am a member of the carryon club: a strong proponent of … Read more
15 Great U.S. National Parks
To kick off National Park Week in the United States, no entrance fees are charged this weekend—Saturday April 15 and Sunday April 16. … Read more
8 Great Reasons to Join the Carryon Club
A popular travel debate is how much stuff to bring on trips? The carryon versus checked baggage argument has led to … Read more
Northern Ireland: Mild Adventures
This is a continuation from yesterday’s article featuring the first part of our trip to Northern Ireland—we visited the old McCool homestead (from … Read more
Northern Ireland: In the Footsteps of Finn McCool
Growing up with the surname of MCCOOL has advantages. It is my go-to ice breaker, I suppose. Yes, McCool really … Read more
8 Great Savvy Car Rental Strategies
After mastering my 8 great car rental tips, here are 8 great savvy car rental strategies to save money, time, and stress on your next … Read more
8 Great Reasons to Drive Instead of Fly
In the early 1990s, my office was a two minute walk from Monterey airport. 10 minutes before my flight I … Read more
15 Hour Stopover in Oakland, California
On a trip to Kona Hawaii (from my home in Virginia), I opted to make an interim stopover. I arranged the itinerary … Read more
Surprising Military Museum Visit in Grant County Arkansas
Many years ago I visited an amazing military museum in … I will tell you where it is and describe the … Read more
Scenic Drive From San Francisco Airport
Below details a scenic drive from San Francisco Airport that I have driven dozens of times, when I lived in … Read more
Become a Better Traveler in One Easy Step
To become a better traveler is daunting. There is so much involved. However, one step is all is takes. Great news, … Read more
American Civil War In My Backyard
Most residents of USA have current or past family members, neighbors, classmates, and friends who served in the military and fought … Read more