D-Day WWII • Revisiting Normandy

  The Invasion Beaches of Normandy, France After almost eighty five years after the landing a visit to the beaches of Normandy is an emotional experience. After our day there we firmly believe that if you want to see Paris – spend several days at a minimum but do not pass up any opportunity toContinue reading “D-Day WWII • Revisiting Normandy”

Tricks to Mastering the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

Above image via Freepik As we travel it’s become common to run into digital nomads. Many have been younger (twenties and thirties) and a lot of them make a living on the internet. Some are programers with steady contracts while others are content creators. If I was younger and just starting a career I’m sureContinue reading “Tricks to Mastering the Digital Nomad Lifestyle”

Todays Image • Spring On The Arno

Our favorite Italian city, Florence is a not only a historic and beautiful city begs to be explored, but a celebration of the Renascence in Europe. Featured here is the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge that crosses the Arno River in Florence. It is one of the most famous bridges in the world and isContinue reading “Todays Image • Spring On The Arno”

Airline Baggage Fees 2024 • What To Expect

So far this year we’ve taken eight flights – all international and we’ve come to realize that we just don’t know what our bags will cost until we check-in at the counter. Twice we expected to pay US$70 per bag and nobody asked for money. On one flight we were told that a carry-on weighingContinue reading “Airline Baggage Fees 2024 • What To Expect”

Todays Image • Esztergom, Hungary

Esztergom, Hungary is located about 44 miles from Budapest and was originally the religious and political center of Hungary. Featured above is the Basilica of Esztergom, Esztergom Castle and Vizivaros Parish Church. The Basilica of Esztergom, is a Roman Catholic basilica and the largest Christian building in Hungary. Located on a hill high above theContinue reading “Todays Image • Esztergom, Hungary”

Hubbard Glacier And Calving

One of the most thrilling sights on an Alaska cruise is encountering a glacier terminating at the sea. The two most often visited by cruise ships are Dawes Glacier and the much larger Hubbard Glacier. Dawes is located some distance up Tracy Arm Fjord while Hubbard is on a bay open to the ocean. IfContinue reading “Hubbard Glacier And Calving”