Tag: a to z

California, Distractions, Road Trip

The Topanga Vintage Market

Judy Romano

Vintage markets are always fun, like this one in Southern California.

Musings, Travel

How Do You Travel?

Judy Romano

Deciding where to go on a vacation is only the first step. Don't let the planning overwhelm you -- and once you're on your trip, have fun!

Musings, Travel

Rewrite Your Stars … or How Dreaming Makes You Successful

Judy Romano

I have always been a dreamer! When I was young, that label was used to chastise, but you don't have to see it that way. Now I prefer to see dreaming as a stepping stone to success.

Musings, Travel

Black and White — or Shades of Brown?

Judy Romano

When my son was about two-and-a-half, we found ourselves at JFK Airport waiting for a flight. He has always been a good traveler and we managed to keep ourselves busy for a little while people-watching. After about ten minutes of a never-ending stream of passers by, he turned to me and gave me one of those looks that only a two-year-old can muster -- so very serious, but overwhelmingly curious.

Road Trip, Route 66

Route 66: Sunsets and Optimism

Judy Romano

For many people I know, missing the sunset on Santa Monica pier would have been a sad start to a vacation. I know people who are so attached to their plans, that a missed event throws their moods into a tail spin. I am NOT one of those people. I find it easy to spot… Continue reading Route 66: Sunsets and Optimism

26 Years - The World A to Z, Travel

O is for Orseolo

Judy Romano

The best part of having your own plan to see the world is being able to make it fit your personal wishes. That was especially true of the “O” trip. Greg and I wanted to go somewhere romantic, European and hopefully Italian. Neither of us had ever been to Venice (well, to be fair, I… Continue reading O is for Orseolo

Alexandria, Musings

Pied-à-Terre

Greg Romano

Literally, pied-à-terre is French for “a foot on the ground,” but Wikipedia says the phrase implies usage as a temporary second residence (but not a vacation home), either for part of the year or part of the work week, by a reasonably wealthy person. I’d love to say I am “reasonably” wealthy, but my husband and I… Continue reading Pied-à-Terre

Bucket List, Travel

Prague Part 2 – And now, for something completely different…

Greg Romano

Before we even got to Prague, we knew that we needed to go to the Prague Castle.  There it was outside our airplane window on our approach to the airport, sitting on top of a ridge overlooking the entire city.  As we got out of our taxi at the hotel, there it was above us,… Continue reading Prague Part 2 – And now, for something completely different…

Diversion

Key West – a warm winter weekend

Judy Romano

A recent trip is proof that good advertising works.   A series of attractive and funny poster-sized ads promoting the Florida Keys splattered throughout one of the Washington Metro system’s busiest stations caught Greg’s eye as the weather turned frigid.  With headlines like “Strong response to the latest poles” while showing fishermen casting their lines in azure seas, the… Continue reading Key West – a warm winter weekend

Diversion

Take the Upgrade

Judy Romano

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