I am always excited for a visit to Greece. Understanding the influence Ancient Greece has had on mathematics, philosophy, science, and democracy helps to understand more about modern society. And I love their food, culture, history and art so its all a plus. On our most recent trip to Athens we were finally able to…
Month: August 2023
Returning to A Port of Call
We strive to keep each cruise fresh and interesting, Sometimes that can be difficult the more you cruise. One cannot get a Mediterranean itinerary without Rome or Florence, many leave from or end in Barcelona or Southampton or Copenhagen and, well, we look for ones that include Santorini. We choose each cruise based on its…
Great Travel Photos Using Your Mobile Phone
On our first couple of trips overseas Ken packed his digital camera and all its equipment and proceeded to lug it around every day. He ended up taking the majority of our photos on his phone. It was easier to share pictures with our kids online, he could edit in place and it took up…
English Immersion Programs in Europe
After spending an enriching and enjoyable week in Spain volunteering at an English Immersion program I was hooked. It offered the perfect mix of travel, teaching and volunteer work that spoke directly to my retired soul. Many of my fellow volunteers understood as they have completed numerous such programs with different organizations throughout Europe. I…