

Red Light, Green Light: How To Find The Northern Lights
Who hasn’t wondered what it would be like to look up in the night sky and see ribbons of green, red and violet dancing over their head?...
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Jul 27, 20247 min read


Cooking Up Clues: A Hidden Recipe in 'Bones'
I get my inspiration for the dishes I cook from a variety of sources, and one of the more unique sources is the television drama 'Bones'....
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Jul 10, 20246 min read


Should I Stay or Should I Go (The Clash)
Montego Bay. That's where it all began for Sandals in 1981 with their first resort, and it was where it all began for Janet and I in 1984...
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Jul 5, 20244 min read


How To Survive a Hurricane on Your Next Caribbean Vacation
Janet and I arrived in Jamaica a week ago (as I write this in the middle of Hurricane Beryl) to celebrate our 40th anniversary with our...
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Jul 4, 20245 min read


Manipulate This!
You all know the popular definition of crazy, and I must be crazy. No matter how much I try to resist, I find myself coming back to the...
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Jun 25, 20244 min read


I Am Not a Luddite!
I’m not a fan of AI, but that doesn't make me a Luddite. It's not that I have an aversion to technology, just an aversion to technology...
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Jun 15, 20246 min read


Can You Hear Me Now?
When did dining out get so loud? I understand a crowded bar can get noisy, but we had one of the worst noisy restaurant experiences ever...
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Jun 12, 20245 min read


Left Behind
Worrying about what might happen at home when traveling is a big stress point for many people, so much so it keeps some from traveling at...
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Jun 3, 20246 min read


The Butler Did It
I remember the first time Janet and I booked accommodations that came with butler service. It was a cruise, and we booked a butler suite...
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May 28, 20246 min read


Buckle Up!
The Griffon floorless roller coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is a beast. It debuted at third place in the best new ride category...
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May 23, 20243 min read


General Tso Was a Culinary Scientist
No, not really. Tso Zongtang, aka General Tso, was…well, a General. A 19th century Chinese General. General Tso's chicken is a dish...
jeff2604
Apr 15, 20244 min read


An Encore for NCL's Encore
As the river cruise bug has hit Janet, we’ve become more selective with our ocean cruising. Mostly we book cruises that appeal to our...
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Jan 30, 20247 min read


Europe's Bedbug Problem
Sleep tight…don’t let the bedbugs bite. That’s what I used to tell my kids when I tucked them in for the night, without giving any...
jeff2604
Oct 19, 20235 min read


Princess and the Medallion
Janet and I just completed our first cruise with Princess Cruise Lines since 2008, which was also our first since Princess introduced...
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Oct 14, 20236 min read


The European Non-Visa ETIAS…Delayed Yet Again?
I recently posted about Europe’s new requirement for American tourists to apply for entry through their Electronic Traveler Information...
jeff2604
Sep 27, 20231 min read


It Must Be September...
Another September, another government shutdown threat. If Congress fails to approve the spending bills necessary to keep the government...
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Sep 12, 20234 min read


It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...
Kids are back in school, and travel to the most popular destinations has gotten easier. Prices have dropped from their peak season highs,...
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Sep 5, 20235 min read


Don't Get Your Travel Advice from A Public Restroom
The list of bad things you can pick up in a public restroom is long, but bad travel advice isn't something most people worry about when...
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Aug 28, 20234 min read


Airplane Etiquette: Whose Seat Is It Anyway?
Seat squatters and seat swappers. I’m talking about travelers not satisfied with their assigned seats on an airplane who board the plane...
jeff2604
Aug 5, 20236 min read


I'm Traveling to Europe in 2024...Now I Need a Visa?!?
I’ve read a number of articles telling me I need to get a visa before my next trip to Europe beginning in 2024. No, I don’t. And if you...
jeff2604
Jul 31, 20235 min read