The following is an article that I wrote in 2012. It holds some very special memories of a unique trip with my family and I want to share them with you. A VISIT TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE i have had the pleasure of visiting London many times, and as a travel professional, it is my most […]

Guatemala is one of the most beautiful countries in the world that few people know very much about. It only takes one visit to realize that it’s under-served by the traveling public. It has a laid back atmosphere, cultural diversity, adventure, history, fabulous cuisine and a romantic vibe. With Valentine’s Day almost here, maybe you […]

Article Revised November 14, 2020 with new links. It’s official! Downton Abbey will be in theaters beginning September 20, 2019.  After many months of waiting Downton Abbey fans are ready. For those of us who love Downton Abbey, just seeing the movie isn’t enough. Watching the tv series over and over isn’t enough. We want […]

  It’s Memorial Day weekend, one that is full of meaning. Formerly known as Decoration Day, begun after the Civil War as a day to decorate the graves of the fallen soldiers. As the years have gone by, it has become a national day of remembrance for those who have also lost their lives on […]

Leipzig Germany, in the State of Saxony Germany, is the next stop on our trip around the world in 80 days. Leipzig has many nicknames. Known as the City of Heroes, City of Music, the ‘new Berlin’, and the city of short distances. Perhaps all of these names fit Leipzig well. Especially the City of […]

When I began writing this article, I was so impressed by the importance of the museum I’m going to tell you about, The World War II Topography of Terror Museum. The history of World War II begins and ends with one man who had a charisma that drew people to follow him to do horrendous […]

My very first birthday present from my mother and father was their DNA. This year for my birthday my mother gave me an Ancestry DNA test kit. I can’t wait to receive the results. It was easy and quick to take the test. Place your saliva in a test tube; it won’t take much, screw […]

Have you ever seen a movie and been completely absorbed in the plot? Does knowing that it’s an actual real story make an impact on you? What if you could step right into that movie and find yourself transported to that time and place? The Airborne Museum Hartenstein is the place for you. This museum […]

The Kröller Müller Museum is in Otterlo, Netherlands within Hoge Veluwe National Park. It’s about a one hour drive from Amsterdam. It is well worth the drive to get out into nature, absorb the fantastic art and appreciate the efforts of Helene Kröller Müller. WHO WAS HELENE KRÖLLER MÜLLER? Helene began on her path to […]

Remember Mr. Peabody, the dog that had a boy, and his amazing Way Back Machine? How I wish there were a Way Back Machine so that we could go back in time and experience history as it happened. Since we cannot do that, I have another, more practical suggestion. Let’s go to the places where […]