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Packing for a trip

What to pack for a trip?   Travel documents. Start with the most important ones: valid passport, visa (check entry requirements), and if you plan to drive, your driver’s license and international driver’s permit. Other documents you may need in paper form could...

Traveling with a carry-on

I must confess, I long for a new travel adventure. I miss the days in Italy with my mother and the beautiful fall trip to Mongolia with my husband. I miss the excitement of preparing for a trip, the anticipation of discovering new places and enjoying wonderful meals....

A Day at the Races

We’ve just returned from the Henley Royal Regatta.  Wow, what a spectacle! Henley is arguably the most important rowing event of the year anywhere in the world – it is certainly the most glamorous.  The HRR has been held every year since 1839 with the finals the first...

Europe for Bibliophiles, Part Four: Libraries

This post is the fourth in a four-part series on why bibliophiles find France and England compelling destinations that feed their love of books and literature. Visiting libraries might not be the first thing that springs to mind when planning your literary focused...

Europe for Bibliophiles, Part Three: Literary Locations

This post is the third in a four-part series on why bibliophiles find France and England compelling destinations that feed their love of books and literature. England and France are two countries that boast a culture rich in literary traditions, fueled by centuries of...

Europe for Bibliophiles, Part One: Visiting the Dead

This post is the first in a four-part series on why bibliophiles find Europe a compelling destination that feeds their love of books and literature. France and England are ideal destinations for bibliophiles: both countries have a rich history of supporting a system...