How to Appreciate a Pandemic

Note: Two of us are physicians and at the front lines of this all. We don’t take COVID lightly, but humor in dark times can help. Feel like the word is coming to an end?  Sheltering in place? COVID-19 cases soaring and the health care system at risk of being overwhelmed? No toilet paper and stuck […]

Museum Survival – in 10 Steps

OK we’ll admit it – we really do love museums. We understand that they are not for everyone – but we really think they should be. Museums are designed to store many of the greatest achievements of humankind, and we think, approached properly, are an essential part of experiencing the world and the wonders of […]

How to Choose the Right Travel Book in 10 Steps

With all of the travel book options out there, how do you select the right one? Do you reach for Frommers, Rick Steves, Blue Book, Rough Guides, Lonely Planet, Let’s Go…the list goes on and on. You absolutely need a guide book and we think it’s even a good idea to grab one for a […]

Driving Overseas

Many people we have talked to have expressed trepidation about renting a car and driving in a foreign country and while there are certainly places where you should NOT drive (India and Vietnam come to mind) in much of the world it is the best way to get around. Honestly, it’s not too scary with […]