Rick Steves – La Belle Valise

One Day in Rome

The thing which never happens, has happened! On my upcoming trip to Italy I will have 24 full, unscheduled hours – all to myself. No colleagues to entertain No meetings to attend No children to attend to Just me, my map, and an ungodly amount of Frascati I’ve visited Rome before, years ago, and afterContinue reading “One Day in Rome”

Zen and the Art of Sightseeing

I am one of the fortunate souls who doesn’t get jet lagged. Perhaps that’s just my biology, but I think it’s probably my approach to International travel. My Routine for Avoiding Jet Lag: 1. Sleep En Route: While people will encourage you to avoid alcohol when travelling I am a strong advocate for a glassContinue reading “Zen and the Art of Sightseeing”

My Travel Items: The Holy Grail

Everyone who travels eventually finds their must-have travel items. These are mine … 1. Dryer Sheets – I love the way dryer sheets ensure everything comes out of your suitcase smelling fresh and clean. I use them when packing, then store my empty suitcases with a few dryer sheets tucked into their nooks and cranniesContinue reading “My Travel Items: The Holy Grail”