Monthly Archives: October 2009
Traveling with kids? Seek drama and keep moving
Some of the joys of travel are subtle. I spent a fair amount of time in Siberia, and despite the romantic image it produces in our minds, it was hardly exhilarating in reality. The enjoyment was distributed evenly across the experience and noticable only when I would look across the flat landscape to the horizon … Continue reading
Travel Gear Review: Shure E5C Headphones
It’s not often that one bothers reviewing a discontinued product. But I can’t resist. I’ve had such a love affair with these in-ear headphones that at one point, I purchased a second pair in case they ever became unavailable. Don’t worry, you can still buy the E5C – at Amazon and probably on EBAY, where … Continue reading
Trapeze: You Can Fly
I’ve developed a passion over the past few years that takes many people by surprise: flying trapeze. I never planned to join a circus or even perform. My habit, while expensive, is keeping me in better shape than I was in my 20s. I blame Club Med for my addiction. We discovered Club Med when the kids were babies. … Continue reading
Designing our steampunk dining room
I know, I know. This post isn’t about travel. This blog is about travel. What gives? I’m sneaking an interior design entry into a travel blog because the project gets a lot of interest from guests, contractors and friends. Now that the work is (mostly) complete, I thought I would post some pictures and links. … Continue reading
Travel Gear Review: Archos 7 portable media player
I wouldn’t start a long trip without the Archos 7. The Archos 7 is a PVP – personal video player, designed to display TV and movies on the road. It’s made extended travel a breeze for the kids. They handled long car rides in Morocco with ease watching High School Musical 3 over and … Continue reading
