As I sit here in Florida waiting to find out where Dorian is going to land, I can't help but think on my past 25 years of living in this state and all the hurricanes and tropical storms my daughter and I and our friends have gone through. Most memorable …
I am a Wisconsin Green Bay Packers fan. (American football) I can't remember when it happened, as I grew up in Redskins country and remember cheering for them when I was small. (And I still hate the Cowboys, their long term rival) But at some point I became a diehard …
I love hotel rooms. I always ask for a late check out when I check in, so as to stay as long as possible. Also I have a tendency to explode when I'm tucked into a cozy room, with my belongings spread hither and yon as if I am claiming …
I don't know about you, but I am the worst at packing before a trip, always leaving it to the last minute. Luckily, this particular adventure would be a road trip so space wasn't the premium it usually is. I found myself tossing things into the car that would be …
Numbers. They can be an interesting way of telling a story. Or perhaps in this case, a way of introducing one. I'm not usually big on anything math related, being far more arty than smarty. But when I sat down to start banging away on my faithful little red laptop …
Rebecca's Travel Tidbits:
When needing cheap food in London, look for the shops with stalls outside selling fruit and veg in bowls for only 1pound. I've been living off of them for weeks, mostly tomatoes, tangerines and potatoes.
As you getting ready to head to your next destination, make sure you have a good poo right before you leave. You have enough to haul around without taking shit you don't need with you.
When taking the bus in London, if it is cold, sit in bottom in the back row. The seats are right over the engine, and act as bum warmers!