EUROPEAN VACATION “HIGH POINT/LOW POINT”

Teri B.

August 14, 2024

Loading

Snippets from the Road

It seems like the recent European Vacation was a lifetime ago! In reality, it’s just been a couple of months. But that is ample time for this post, preceded by Parts 1-8 plus cooking in Tuscany! Does playing this re-cap game go over well with your family and/or friends? I am a big proponent of […]

WHY LOYALTY (STILL) MATTERS

Teri B.

February 22, 2024

Loading

Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

Why revisit the subject of loyalty now? Because I believe it is more important than maybe ever. Hence, a call back to a post from four years ago, which is linked HERE. Upon receiving notification that American Airlines is making a number of changes, I learned that one is increasing their checked bag fees. One […]

SELECTING YOUR SEAT

Teri B.

September 21, 2023

Loading

Snippets from the Road

Do you stress about where you sit on a flight? I do. When it comes to international flights, where I sit is nearly as important as the flight schedule and/or the cost. It sets the tone for the beginning (or ending) of memorable journeys. I think about where I am most likely to avoid small […]

OFF WE GO: SPRING TRIP 2023

Teri B.

April 17, 2023

Loading

International Travel, Snippets from the Road, Things I Love

It is truly a blessing year after year to travel far and wide. “Where are you going this year?” is a common question both the hubby and I are only too happy to answer. The general destinations are decided far in advance. After a great deal of research, plans are “finalized.” And I say that […]

RESORT FEES (AGAIN) & KNOWING YOUR FELLOW TRAVELERS

Teri B.

March 21, 2023

Loading

Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

I promised a follow-up and I do try to keep my word! My last post covered a WSJ column on the bane of most if not all travelers: resort fees. The post concluded with a promise to write about how the hotels view the subject. Forthwith, a direct quote from the American Hotel and Lodging […]

RESORT FEES AND ONE INSPIRATIONAL CHALLENGER

Teri B.

February 18, 2023

Loading

Snippets from the Road

It’s everyone’s favorite subject; right? I’ve written about it before. But it’s a topic that never seems to go away. As recently covered in the Wall Street Journal, people dispute those charges either on their own or even via advocacy groups. My contention has always been just bundle all costs into the nightly rate. No […]

ABOUT ME

Travel Agent :: Travel Planner
Travel Journalist :: Travel Photographer
Devoted to Travel Worldwide

CLICK HERE FOR MORE

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS .. ASK ME WHY!

Driving in foreign countries
Ohropax Earplugs
Bose Headphones
Forbes Travel Guide
Hotel Concierges
Global Entry
Rao’s Products
White Noise App
Blogging
San Pelligrino World’s Best Restaurants

STAY CONNECTED

LATEST POSTS

DC8
SUPRISING SUMMER TRAVEL
oman6
OMAN AND OUT
gm11
NAIROBI, KENYA: A LONG TALL STORY
rw2
RWANDA'S RAISON D'ETRE: MOUNTAIN GORILLAS