Category: Personal Ponderings

Why I Love Sleeping on Trains

I love trains for many reasons. In some ways, they’re rather a romantic way to travel (though, of course, that depends on the train…). Perhaps it’s nostalgia, both for one …

Movies to Inspire Travel

Good travel films give the viewers a window into another city, another country, another culture. The visual medium draws you in and gives you a taste of what it is …

Entertainment on the Road

Long flights, bus & train rides, or road trips can lead to boredom if you are not prepared. If you don’t have a travel companion or don’t feel like talking, …

Staying Fit While Traveling

Traveling disrupts your routine immensely. New places, new foods, different things to see and do. It can be difficult to keep up with exercising during a trip. Some weight gain …

Getting Lost Abroad

Getting lost in a foreign place, where you don’t know anyone and don’t speak the language, sounds like a traveler’s worst nightmare! Believe it or not, it’s actually something I …

Books to Inspire Travel

A good book can transport you to another place and bring it vividly to life. Books also provide great inspiration to travel and see the wonderful locations you’ve read about …

5 Unusual Souvenir Ideas

Souvenirs are a great way to bring home memories of your travels. Every region has distinct items or styles of items. It’s always fun to bring home something unique to …

Opting Out of Airport Body Scanners

Full-body scanners have been added to or replaced metal detectors at many US airport security checkpoints. This new technology has been a bit, shall we say, controversial. Health and privacy …