2020-07-17 18:07
Invest or pay down your mortgage? Which is better? If you've read my book, you'll recall that I recommend comparing at the interest rate of your debts against the likely rate of r… Read More
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2020-07-13 21:07
If you've read my book on how to get more by paying less, you'll be familiar with the idea of running all your purchases through a credit card that gives you sky miles. This is one of… Read More
2020-07-12 12:01
Whether you think the pandemic is real or not, face masks are a fact of life and may be for longer than most people want to consider. Here are 4 ways to clean your mask once it gets st… Read More
2020-06-09 11:32
The bathrooms in Thailand run the gambit from a hole in the ground to a high tech Japanese unit that will wash and dry your butt. So even this very private moment can be an adventure f… Read More
2016-12-17 14:30
Thailand is a country full of novelties to discover. Most are unexpected. The cities are a very different experience than the countryside. But to know Thailand is to experi… Read More
2016-12-11 01:29
1. Exchange $100 bills for best rate. You don't want 1000 baht bills. Spend 20's and 100's2. The country runs on 220V, not US (110V)3. Most people don't speak English. Many… Read More
2016-08-23 20:50
Traveling always means choosing between what you take and what you leave behind. If you are active, bringing your own can save you rental costs. Smaller means better.Are inflatable kay… Read More
2016-07-24 21:03
We enjoyed Costa Rica a couple of years ago and had to go back. This time around we flew into San Jose started our vacation in Manual Antonio. We went up to Playa Canchal to stay in th… Read More
2016-07-24 17:09
We bought an unlocked cell phone ($60). At the destination country (Costa Rica) we bought a sim chip ($20) at the airport. It was great for local calls, playing downloaded music… Read More
2016-07-19 14:23
You don't have to travel to a far away land to experience an exotic adventure. Just go to a local Asian grocery store. The following 4 videos will give you a taste of what you wi… Read More
2015-12-24 19:02
Niagara Falls is a classic destination for somebody in the US or Canada. The power of the water falls needs to be experienced in person. By which side of the border do you want… Read More
2015-12-06 09:21
There are a lot of hot springs in Colorado. They range from ones that look like swimming pools to a nature setting. If you are adventurous, some let you soak naked. One tha… Read More
2015-11-03 21:00
This is my third posting about Colorado. The past ones were biking down mountains, Copper Mountain and wine tasting. This posting is about hiking in the Rockies and soaking in th… Read More
2015-10-25 11:19
This is my third posting about Colorado. The past ones were biking down mountains, Copper Mountain and wine tasting. This posting is about Breckenridge. It is a wonderful s… Read More
2015-10-18 20:55
Whether you are single or a couple, it's easy to fall into the rut of work, eat, sleep. Work, eat, sleep. Having an few special events throughout the year to look forward to help… Read More
2015-10-18 00:25
We really liked this island. Was was not too small and not too big. There was plenty to do yet nothing was longer than an hour drive away. We stayed in the northern part of… Read More
2015-03-01 13:40
Check on the Internet for credit cards that give you air miles. They usually give you enough for a free round-trip ticket just for signing up. The United Visa and US Airways are… Read More
2015-02-10 20:35
The cost of long-term parking at the airport can add up fast. One trick is to look for hotels near airports that offer, "park and fly" or "sleep and fly". For the cost of s… Read More
2015-02-07 14:05
This is also useful if you are exploring. It's a shame to fly to a tropical getaway then spend the whole vacation floating in the pool. Why not spend each day floating in&n&hell…Read More
2014-11-27 15:26
We stayed at a resort just south of Cancun and rented a car so was easy to do excursions every day. One ambitious loop was to see the Mayan ruins in the area. Everybody talks abo… Read More
2014-08-12 02:19
The more I get to know the city of Annapolis, the more I am impressed with it. It is a city with a small town flavor. There is American history, Naval history and lots of festiva… Read More
2014-06-16 21:03
Thinking about going to Barcelona? It's an artsy city. The harbor area is where the touristy action is. Good food. beaches, bicycling. But if you are wil… Read More
2014-06-11 02:03
Length: 814 feetWidth:105 feetHeight: 12 passenger decksTonnage: 71,545 GT (Gross Tonnage)Capacity: 1,814 passengers In general:We left from Barcelona and sailed to Rome and back. It w… Read More
2014-06-07 12:18
Port call Portofino. We got off the cruise ship to spend the day in this little town. There are restaurants and little shops to walk through. We did this for a few minutes… Read More
2014-06-07 00:08
Pompeii is a classic day trip if you are anywhere near Rome. We arrived by train and spent the afternoon walking around the ruins. The remains of the Roman town was much bigger t… Read More
2014-05-16 19:56
Punta Cana is in the Dominican Republic. It can be inexpensive to fly to this island from the Eastern United States. The long beach is one of the better ones in the Caribbean.&nb&hell…Read More
2014-05-16 19:56
After being to many of the Caribbean islands, Punta Cana has one of the better beaches. It is long with sand that is easy to walk on both in and out of the water.The Beach There are ma… Read More
2014-05-10 23:01
There are a lot of reasonable digital cameras out there. But on the beach, sand can get into their mechanisms and jam the zoom gearing. I've had two break this way. Gettin… Read More
2014-05-10 14:23
These days my wife and I can't go anywhere without carrying 200 pounds or more of luggage. It's a pain constantly moving so much stuff around. I survive by pretending I'm at the… Read More
2014-05-09 20:36
The difference between a traveler and a smart traveler can be as simple as how much time and effort is spent getting there. There days, I am the guy in the airport struggling with a mo… Read More
2014-05-05 20:58
I grew up not using defogger liquid on my scuba mask. I was taught to spit in it instead. Works pretty good but sometimes this trick makes those around you uncomfortable.If you d… Read More
2014-04-29 22:15
Aloe is the best for a sunburn and hydrocortisone cream is good for a heat rash. But what do you do when you don't have either and a pharmacy is not an option?If you don't carry it wit… Read More
2014-04-27 14:19
When going on vacation to a hotel, resort or cruise ship be sure to bring ones, fives and tens. You can never have enough ones. How much to tip and when it is appropriate i… Read More
2014-04-16 17:44
Going on vacation is terrific but once you arrive at that dream destination it is not always easy to decide what exactly there is to do for fun. You can only float in a pool or sun on… Read More
2014-04-04 01:24
The less you pay for entertainment the more money you have in your pocket at the end of the day. The cost of entertainment can be significant. Many businesses offer a group rate… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Maryland Eastern Shore is flat, good for long distance biking. If you don't like bike trails then you may enjoy the Easton to St. Micheals loop. It is 22 miles from Easton Mi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Paris is a classic destination. There is a lot to do so don't expect it to leisurely vacation. It can take a week to see it all. Your feet will be sore from all of the walk… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Everybody wants to go to Colorado. It's a big state with a lot to offer. But what is there to do in the summer? We like to bike, hike and sample the wine. The altitud… Read More
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