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…
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…
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…
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…
A scouting mission to China and memories of Paris playgrounds.
A big reason we travel so much is I work for an international organization that has offices around the globe. And, when I travel on business, I can take family along. It’s at our expense of course, but we save…