by Cindy | Dec 31, 2020 | Road Trip, Travel Tips, USA, USA Road Trip
With GPS (Technology) and our ever-improving cell phones, Geocaching is a growing trend that is a PERFECT addition to any trip – local or long distance. This 21st-century treasure hunt is great fun for everyone, from kids to grandparents. It adds a new dimension to...
by Cindy | Jul 14, 2020 | Destination, New York, Travel Tips, USA
The first time I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, in New York City, was by accident. I was wandering around Brooklyn and happened to stumbled upon the entrance to the causeway to the bridge. The bridge takes you from Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan, crossing the East...
by Cindy | May 18, 2020 | Europe, Housesitting in Europe, Travel Tips, USA
House sitting is an amazing way to travel, locally and internationally. It does involve a substantial amount of responsibility but the people you are helping to escape on holiday and the animals you will take care of will brighten your life. Plus the elimination of...
by Cindy | Apr 30, 2020 | New York, Uncategorized, USA
Anyone visiting the World Trade Center Memorial, in New York City, should plan to stop at St. Paul’s Chapel too. It is easy to overlook amongst the towering skyscrapers. The chapel is Manhattan’s oldest public building in continuous use. The chapel opened in 1766 and...
by Cindy | Mar 31, 2020 | New York, Travel Tips, USA
Do you know there are 23 subway lines and 472 subway stations in New York City? No wonder it can be confusing to ride the subway in NYC, this is where subway maps can be very useful. The MTA NYC (Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York City) is the largest...
by Cindy | Dec 30, 2019 | Destination, England, Europe, Housesitting in Europe, New York, Road Trip, Uncategorized, USA
We had a roller coaster ride on an airplane, got sick on a cruise along the Jurassic coast of England, we enjoyed nature walks to walks in the city that never sleeps (New York City), and we visited 12 countries on 3 continents. We had a fabulous year exploring many...