Travel Planning 101 When and Why to Choose Cost or Convenience

Travel Planning 101 When and Why to Choose Cost or Convenience

Most people are excited to find a travel deal that saves them money.  When I found a deal to the Maldives at 75% savings, I was thrilled with the cost.  When I chose a private tour of Tuscany with wine tastings, I was excited by the convenience. It is much harder to...
Chasing Waterfalls on the Black Forest High Road

Chasing Waterfalls on the Black Forest High Road

When I first moved to Germany I didn’t know much German. I was forced to learn some just to find my way around the streets and menus. One of the challenges was reading road signs at 120kph. It’s especially tough on twisty Black Forest Roads. In English, my...
Did you know hostels are not just for a college gap year

Did you know hostels are not just for a college gap year

If you had asked me last year if I would want to stay in a hostel, I might have laughed and laughed. But financing a start-up means priorities change. I didn’t set out to stay in a hostel, but I was looking for some budget-friendly accommodations. And how bad...
How to Adore Grocery Shopping – Do It Overseas

How to Adore Grocery Shopping – Do It Overseas

Some people may think a grocery shopping is a chore. When you shop in a foreign store I think they are wrong, I adore it! I love going into grocery stores and markets all over the world. It’s a fascinating Aladdin’s Cave, with better lighting. Markets give...
New Affiliate – Hotels.com

New Affiliate – Hotels.com

I’m very choosy about which products I endorse and which partners I choose to affiliate with.  I’m very happy to report I’ve been accepted as a hotels.com affiliate.  I’ve been a member of their rewards program for almost 10 years. I love the...