2023 Review Low downs, big ups, and lots of fabulous memories

by CJ | Dec 26, 2023, 21:02:29

It’s that time. To look back on the year and relive some fabulous memories! I made a new dive buddy friend through a FB Group and had an amazing Aggressor liveaboard adventure with her in the Red Sea, Egypt. March is a great time to find discounts on dive trips...

How to have your best wine tour day trip in Tuscany

by CJ | Sep 10, 2023, 15:19:21

If a wine tour in Tuscany isn’t already on your to do list, add it. It may take a while to get there and have the best day trip, but it will be worth it when you do! First tip, while it’s definitely cheaper too on a group bus trip, if you have the means...

How the bowl of rice trick failed but Amazon saved my vacation photos

by CJ | Aug 22, 2023, 19:48:42

I suppose I was long overdue for a technological disaster while on vacation. :'( My less than one year old Samsung S20 Ultra felt it simply had to check out the pool (below) at the hotel in Tuscany. The front desk staff at Saturnia Tuscany Hotel brought me a bowl of...

Want to be a VIP Skip the Line and other Vatican Museum Tricks

by CJ | Aug 20, 2023, 12:24:05

My first trip to the Vatican in over 25 years. This time I used my web sleuthing and an added fee, to be a VIP and skip the 3+ hour line. There’s an inverse relationship between time and money. Frequently, people have one or the other. But money can make your...

October Where & When

by CJ | May 24, 2023, 07:20:34

October’s map has landed What festivals are in October? Which countries gained independence? When is International Pillow Fight Day? Interactive Where? Click to see details. Zoom in to see some icons that may be behind other icons.

April Where & When

by CJ | May 23, 2023, 07:20:34

April’s Map has sprung! What festivals are in April? Which countries gained independence? When is International Pillow Fight Day? Interactive Where? Click to see details. Zoom in to see some icons that may be behind other icons....