by Cindy | Aug 13, 2018 | Road Trip, Uncategorized, USA, USA Road Trip
Bradbury Mountain State Park campground was a great location to spend a couple of days in Maine. We randomly selected this location from the dozen Maine state parks and we could not have been happier. The park covers 730 acres and if you hike to the summit of the...
by Cindy | Apr 4, 2012 | New York, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
Looking for a fun place to have lunch in Manhattan? The Rockefeller Center has many things to do and see. There are over 100 stores and 40 restaurants! The center is located between 49th and 50thSt; and 5th Ave and Avenue of Americas. http://www.rockefellercenter.com/...
by Cindy | Apr 4, 2012 | Events, New York, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
Oh there are so many things to do and see in New York City. You could spend several weeks and never be bored. When my younger son moved to Brooklyn, NY it was a good/bad thing. Living in California you never want your baby that far away, but for the good I love New...
by Cindy | Nov 15, 2011 | Europe, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
The value of the dollar to other world currencies changes all the time. When my husband, Tom, first went to Japan 20 years ago you could get 145 Yen for every US $, now it is half of that around 77 Yen per 1 US $. So this could be something to think about if...
by Cindy | Oct 11, 2011 | New York, Uncategorized
World Trade Center, you must get a ticket in advance. They are free so log in and get them before you go to New York. The new world trade center is starting to come together in New York City (pictured). We really wanted to go see the WTC Memorial, but you must have a...
by Cindy | Aug 13, 2011 | Beijing, Czech Republic, Europe, New York, Travel Tips, Uncategorized
When traveling in foreign countries they often offer tourist special discount rates on a variety of things. One is using their subway/public transportation systems. First find out what their subway system is called – places like Paris and Hong Kong it is called...