Adventures in Travel and Life
I tried Shrimp and Grits for the first time at B. Matthews Eatery in Savannah, Georgia. It was delicious! And actually this was my first time eating grits. Something about the name didn’t sound right to me so I avoided them in the past. Luckily, I was traveling with my grits guru friend who guided …
Finally in May 2021, we were able to travel domestically to Charleston and Savannah for a week. While we still were mindful of being safe during the Pandemic, we socially distanced, washed our hands frequently, and wore our masks everywhere. It was during this trip that I realized how much all the events of 2020 …
Christiansborg Palace We purchased the combination ticket so we could see the stables, reception rooms, kitchen, and the ruins. The combination ticket saved us about 90 KR. Check their website for the most up to date pricing and opening hours. We started our visit at the Stables, followed by the reception rooms, kitchen, and ruins. You …
We chose to stay at Hotel Christian IV during our Copenhagen visit because it seemed to offer a more local experience and for its central location in the city. The hotel is only half a block from the entrance to Kongens Have where Rosenborg Castle is located. You can read my review of the hotel …
Arriving at Copenhagen International Airport felt more like arriving from a domestic flight. Finland and Copenhagen are both countries in the Schengen agreement which allows travelers to pass easily through borders. This is great for commuters that pass across borders frequently for work, but a bit disappointing for this traveler who wants the passport stamps …
We were about to embark on a Disney Cruise that started in Copenhagen and ended in England. This itinerary allowed us to easily visit all the Scandinavian countries except for Finland. Early in our planning we talked about adding a stop over in Helsinki but the extra added expense seemed prohibitive. And then several months …
We should be on a river cruise in Europe right now, but like everything else it was postponed due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. To distract me from the experiences I’m missing, I thought it would be nice to revisit one of our past epic adventures to Scandinavia and Europe. In 2018 we visited 9 countries …
Due to the Covid-19 crisis, we’ve rescheduled or cancelled vacations and trips to see family and friends. It’s so disappointing to not be able to see the people and places that we’ve looked forward to for weeks and months. Being in isolation has made me rethink our approach to travel. If we can’t be there …
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I’ve already rescheduled a vacation in May. I’m now considering whether to change a cruise in October. I booked a Princess cruise to Canada roundtrip from NYC. I’m not sure if a Princess cruise from NYC at the beginning of the next flu season is worth the risk at this …
On our last trip to Costa Rica, we rented a car and drove to Jaco. The rental car gave us a lot of flexibility and freedom to do/see what and when we wanted. We hired a local guide each time we ventured out to observe birds and animals in the nearby rainforest or river. Here …