Bavaria offers the most traditional German travel experience; schnitzel and beer, rolling foothills of the alps, small villages with onion domed churches, and locals wearing traditional lederhosen and dirndl. We home based out of Munich, the capital of Bavaria, for our five day stay. A good home base for a travel adventure is close by…
And Away We Go!
Our next great adventure starts in 4 days! After two years of restrictions on travel, and a whole lot of pent up demand we, like so many others, are finally ready to travel again. We are making up for our lack of adventures over the past three years by combining an independent tour of Munich…
Packing Right
In our last discussion we talked about ways to reduce the burden we carry on so many of our travels. And I mean this literally. Packing light is an important step in becoming an independent and responsive traveler. Our ability to adapt to change in our modes of transportation, being quick and agile as we…
Packing Light
Every travel blog, podcast and guide book has tackled the issue of packing light. It makes perfect sense; carry only what you need to stay agile and unencumbered by the possessions that may rule our everyday life, but not our travel adventures. We listened, we watched, and as a result we tried packing light on…
Urban Art – St. Thomas
Every city I visit has its own unique street art, preserved over decades or newly added to celebrate the contemporary achievements of its rich heritage. My hometown is no different. Every time I drive through St. Thomas I can’t help but notice the abundance of art; murals splashed across the sides and fronts of buildings…
My Home Town – St. Thomas
After years of writing about my travels in Europe, I was stumped when asked what would I recommend a traveler do while visiting my home town. It was an interesting and thought provoking question. Often we fail to see the trees for the forest, especially when you have been staring at the forest your entire…
Issues At Our Age
Ken and I are now firmly entrenched in our sixties with retirement looming. I am sure it will not come as a shock to any of our faithful followers that we plan to travel frequently and with gusto in our retirement. Despite all of our careful organizing and planning there is an emerging issue that…
Our Top 5 Paintings in the National Gallery
A trip to the National Gallery in London is a must for art lovers. Paired with the National Portrait Gallery it offers a rich narrative of European art through the ages. It is home to the largest collection of Italian Renaissance painting outside of Italy, along with an excellent collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings….
Side Trips from London
One of the many benefits of an extended stay in London is the opportunity to see so much of the surrounding sites and beautiful, timeless villages on easy and affordable day trips outside of the city. Check out your options for independent travel using the excellent public transit system in England, or book through a…