Practical travel information for practical travelers
It’s all about the money. Always has been. Apparently always will be. At least it is at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). The BEP prints all the Federal Reserve notes (translation: Money) at facilities in Washington DC and Ft Worth, Texas. Coins are produced by the US Mint. The BEP also prints other [...]
A trip to Hawaii is a dream vacation for many, but choosing the islands for a vacation is only the beginning. Although the Hawaiian Islands are made up of many islands and atolls, along with smaller islets, when it comes to vacation, you’re probably talking about visiting one of the six main islands. Depending on [...]
I enjoy museums, and try to get to one on a fairly frequent basis. Art, history, science, culture — it all has appeal to me. The the thirst for knowledge, information, or just seeing and experiencing something new is always a good time for me. And then there are other kinds of museums. The quirky [...]
Business and pleasure travelers have have some travel concerns and preparations in common, and one of those is having to worry about what’s happening at home while we’re on the road. If you have family or friends staying in your home while you’re traveling, it reduces a lot of concerns. But if your home will [...]
As we pass from one decade to the next, we start off with a round up of posts that are sure to inspire. Where do you want to go in 2010? USA Today Travel covers the closing of NYC’s iconic Tavern on the Green, serving its last meals on New Year’s Eve. Gadling has the [...]
Isola Madre, the largest of the Borromeo Islands in Lake Maggiore, may not be as visited as nearby (and showy) Isola Bella, but I thought the villa and surrounding gardens were quite beautiful. The villa is full of art and other historical pieces that belonged to the family, and a half hour walk through will [...]
Italy has become an annual event for me. I fell in love the very first moment that I came up from the metro station and saw the Coliseum in front of me. Since then, no matter when in the country I am, or what I may be looking at, I still have that sense of [...]
I found myself traveling to colder weather a few weeks back, and realized that I had not packed appropriately for cold weather. What was I thinking?! Fortunately for me, one of my favorite travel stores is located right at the airport, and I popped into Ex Officio to have a look around. I LOVE this [...]
For most of my life I spent Thanksgiving with one family member or another (or all of them), eating a huge turkey dinner, listening to football-related yelling, and navigating the delicate balance between family arguments and peaceful co-existence. If that sounds familiar, and the thought of spending another holiday like that is truly painful, consider [...]
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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