Stories, Places and Adventures - Our Travel Blog
5 Years of Housesitting – Year 2 (2017)
Year two of our housesitting adventure from England, to Norway, Italy, and more – then back to the USA for a cross country road trip
5 Years of Housesitting Where Our Journey Started (2016)
Five years how did that happen? We have traveled for five years non-stop, except for two months early on during the Pandemic. Even with Covid, we were able to start housesitting again. As Tom and I approached retirement age, we agreed that what we really wanted to do...
Our Crazy Hotel Room
This is a place holder until I have the time to write this up - sorry - hopefully coming soon!
Eerie and Creepy Places to Visit
We have been to three places that fit the title, they are the Bone Church (Czech Republic), Paris Catacombs (Paris, France), and the Underground Vaults (Edinburgh, Scotland). Let's take a look at each of them, then please share where you have been that was haunted,...
Under $250 Travel Deal too Good to Pass Up
Travel deals sometimes are just too good to pass up. Plus learn some budget tips.
Which is Better for You Soft-sided or Hard-sided Luggage?
Tips to help you decide if you should buy soft- or hard-sided luggage.
My 10 Tips to Start Geocaching
Looking for so tips to get started in Geocaching? Take a look at this blog post.
Doing Laundry While Traveling Just Got Easier
Have you ever tried taking powder laundry soap with you or a “jug” of liquid soap? Not an easy task and when you are flying you can't take a jug with you – at least I won't. Tired of the hassle of doing laundry while traveling? Well, there is a new kid in town –...
Travel Tips on Adjusting To New Time Zones
Several tips on adjusting to your new time zone when you travel.
Travel Tips for Finding Bargain Places to Shop
Looking for unique souvenirs while you travel? Especially ones that don't cost a fortune. There are amazing items everywhere to be found from new to antique. The tea set pictured was purchased at a dollar store in Hong Kong. The cost was equivalent to one US dollar,...
37 Travel and Inspirational Quotes to Get You to Travel
If you are looking for a travel quote, adventure quotes, or an inspiration or two here is a list of 37, of oh so many quotes, about travel. Please let us know which you love best. I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list – Susan Sonta 1. Jobs fill your pocket,...
Walking Across the Brooklyn Bridge
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...
Tom and Cindy
