Are hiking poles recommended for the Acropylis?
My wife and I are visiting the Acropylis, Delphi, and Meteora in the next few weeks. Are hiking poles recommended for folks in their early 70’s in...
Australia including Tasmania
I appreciate all the help I have received so far. I'm fairly close to an itinerary and decided to go with a new post. For those that were helping m...
Grütschalp Cable Car
I read somewhere that the Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp cable car may be shut down for maintenance several weeks in 2026. We were thinking of stayi...
Carry-On Bags
Most people in this group are big proponents of traveling with carry-on bags and never checking luggage. My husband and I check our luggage becaus...
Great trip to Pompeii / Naples over New Years! December 26 - January 2nd 2026
Our trip to Pompeii and Naples for 7 nights / 6 days was fascinating. Especially as we stayed out in Pompei, (one i), the small modern town next to...
What would your packing list look like?
I booked a rather last minute round trip flight to Bologna (thanks Going!). We fly out on March 9th and return on March 20th. We will head directly...
So frustrating paring down the clothes!
I love clothes! So, it’s always a bit difficult in the winter packing with just a carryon and backpack, but I do it. I have to leave one evening o...