I’ve always had trouble relaxing. For over 30 years, I did well in my career because I could manage multiple projects – juggling courses,...

Yesterday, on October 2, we boarded the Holland America ship Westerdam, embarking on a 36-night cruise from Seattle to Sydney, Australia....

Don McClean wrote his iconic song, "American Pie", 51 years ago. The song was released when I was entering high school, and it was...

I have to confess, when we first realized we'd be spending a couple of months in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, we had low expectations for...

When we embarked on our nomadic life, we knew we would be planning six months or so into the future at any given time, and we would have...

After several domestic flights characterized by delays, frenetic passengers, and cramped seats, I decided to take the train back to...

The Rocinantes reunited in Seattle, Washington in what was supposed to be a two-month stay. We booked an Airbnb in a very nice...

A discussion of how exposure to Cincinnati opera began a life-long interest in international arts

Senior nomads discuss why they prefer to travel outside the United States.

What it's like to be a good friend, and to catch up when back in home base

Day 1 From Lansing to St Ignace We have made the 4 hour drive from Lansing to St Ignace many times over the years. St Ignace is one of...

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All the "stuff" we need to do while back in home base....

What we loved about Helsinki and Finland

Since the attack on Ukraine in mid-February, we’ve been in Lisbon, London, Paris, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Tallin. We have seen visible...

Travel creates opportunities to experience Spring 4 places, and Finnish folk song about Spring....

We came to Helsinki early in May to visit our friend and former exchange student, Irena. I didn’t actually know much about Helsinki or...

picture of Helsinki (and Stockholm and Tallin)

A return to Paris after 40 years, and why I wanted to travel full-time

Paris was not our usual slow travel stop. We had family members visiting Paris, and we stopped to visit the city with them on our way to...