Practical travel information for practical travelers
July 4th, 2011. In the United States it was a holiday celebrating the 235th anniversary of the country’s independence. Back home friends had get-togethers with family and friends. There were steaks, chicken, and burgers on the grill. There was time for a game of baseball, badminton, or maybe a little time to be out on [...]
International travel can be uncomfortable for people because of a belief that a language barrier will keep them from getting around and having a good time. It’s one of the travel fears cited for traveling in non-English speaking countries. Unlike most of the rest of the world, average Americans only speak English. We may have [...]
The Visa Waiver Program has been around for over 20 years, although it has reached greater awareness and prominence in the post-911 era of travel. The program has been modified over the years, with additional countries added to the list and an electronic travel component added, but the underlying purpose of the plan remains the [...]
While normally I am a big fan of public transportation, and opt for trains, planes, and buses while on vacation, our trek to Italy and Croatia required covering a lot of ground to remote locations. A car was a necessity. Although the driving was left in the hands of the guys, we’ve covered enough ground [...]
I have a long list of places that I want to go and things that I want to see. Sometimes, however, I just can’t decide what to do. That’s when a little help from my friends is so important – and I’m hoping that you can help. l will be heading off to Italy in [...]
Gearing up for some international travel this year? As part of your trip planning process, make sure that you have all your paperwork in order. If you’re flying be air, or on a cruise ship, you’ll be asked for some of these documents before boarding. Don’t forget them — you’re won’t be able to leave [...]
Welcome to the September 7th, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Travelers. And yes, I know it’s the 10th, but sometimes little technical issues get in the way. But we have a diverse group of bloggers and topics all centered around our September theme of International Travel. These posts are sure to have you dusting [...]
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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