What do you do with an extra week of vacation? I recently reached a milestone work anniversary and now earn an extra week of vacation every year. Greg is a few years behind me, so that leaves me with a week to use that he doesn't have. The trouble is, I really prefer traveling with… Continue reading Take the Upgrade
2016: The Year of Staying Hungry
On a recent road trip, Judy and I were discussing our goals for 2016. We are strong believers in dreaming big and then making those dreams happen. Seeing the world from A to Z is a manifestation of a dream that Judy turned into reality. As we thought through our goals for 2016, both personally… Continue reading 2016: The Year of Staying Hungry
N is for Nürnberg
Christmas in Germany is magical, at least for me. The Germans are the best at Christmas markets and somehow walking around a market square sipping gluhwein and shopping for seasonal specialties feels very Christmas-y. That’s why we decided to head to Nürnberg for the “N” trip. The Christmas market there is known around the world… Continue reading N is for Nürnberg
Fort Worth – A Step Back in Time
I’m no historian, but I love to hear and read the histories of people. That makes travel to “historical sites” challenging, as they are often too sterile to be interesting…at least to me. But a recent trip to Fort Worth, Texas, has changed my perspective a bit. Greg had to go to Fort Worth for… Continue reading Fort Worth – A Step Back in Time
Distractions – Don’t Be a Target
Last night, as Judy and I were brainstorming an upcoming adventure, with the tragic events in Paris still fresh and news from Mali still unfolding, the subject of personal safety naturally came up. Travel can be risky, but it doesn’t need to be if you give a little thought to your trip and plan with… Continue reading Distractions – Don’t Be a Target
What Time Is It?
Every day for the past week my internal clock has opened my eyes at about 4:30 am. It’s driving me crazy. The alarm is set for 5:35, but my internal clock doesn’t know how to read the clock on the nightstand, it knows a whole different method of telling time. As a traveler, I am… Continue reading What Time Is It?
Brabo by Richard Wiedmaier
What a difference! A couple of months ago we went to the Brabo Tasting Room in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. It was amazing. In fact, the experience was so good that when friends suggested we meet for drinks and dinner, we tapped Brabo by Richard Wiedmaier for the rendezvous. We were excited to try the full… Continue reading Brabo by Richard Wiedmaier
How to Turn Five Hours into Twelve
According to Google Maps, it should take five hours and seven minutes to get from home to a wedding we’re attending on Long Island. But Google Maps just has no sense of adventure. We set out early, just before 7am, with the intention of taking “the road less traveled” from Alexandria, Virginia, to Woodbury, New… Continue reading How to Turn Five Hours into Twelve
The 13th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival
Have you ever seen an ad for some event, thought it looked interesting, then been disappointed when you went? Fortunately, the Alexandria King Street Art Festival is NOT one of those things. In fact, it’s exactly the opposite. A HUGE gathering of artists representing nearly every conceivable art medium jamming more than half of King… Continue reading The 13th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival
The Wally
We stopped by our favorite haunt in Old Town Alexandria yesterday to have a quick drink and say hello to our favorite bartenders. It’s been awhile since we’ve been to Union Street Public House; we’ve been so busy lately we just haven’t made it to the waterfront. We bellied up to the bar and ordered… Continue reading The Wally
The World A to Z 