Practical travel information for practical travelers
When I think about Italy, which I often do, it’s not the attractions or the countryside that capture my attention. Oh sure, it’s beautiful and there are lots of incredible sights to see, but what really speaks to me is the food. In my opinion, what makes Italy so fascinating and appealing is its food, [...]
While I normally wait till after Thanksgiving to start featuring travel gifts for the holidays, it’s clear that this year people are shopping earlier, hoping to budget their gift expenditures over a few more pay checks. And that seems like a very practical idea! So, today I’m starting with my first holiday travel gift guide [...]
When I went to the Adventure Travel Expo last year, I had the great joy of meeting a real adventurer – Harry Rutstein. Harry is a fellow Seattle resident, and a recognized expert on the life of one of the world’s most famous adventurers – Marco Polo. Harry gave me his recently published book, and [...]
I’ve written many times about my love of books and reading, along with my regular use of my local public library. Most travelers have a book tucked away in a purse, backpack, or carry on bag, and I’m no exception. A book has been excellent company while sitting on an airplane, lounging by a pool, [...]
Today’s gift is for young travelers. Or maybe adults who want to instill in younger ones a sense of curiosity about the world. 101 Places You Gotta See Before You’re 12 by Joanne O’Sullivan. Here’s what Amazon (aff) has to say about the book: And there’s no need to go far or plan a big, expensive [...]
Here’s a gift suggestion for travelers that fulfills a couple of missions: It’s a book talking about the “inside” aspect of travel, written irreverently by a fellow Flight Attendant. It’s a book written by a blogger, specifically a Flight Attendant who got fired for blogging. And it’s a fun read. Quick, easy, providing a good [...]
If you spend much time traveling at all, you probably also spend a fair amount of time reading. Sitting in an airport, on a plane, or in a hotel room, chances are you are going to pick up something to read. Flight Attendants are frequently repositories of reading materials, collecting left behind magazines and newspapers. [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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