I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and sky, And all I need is a tall ship and a star to steer her by . . . – from the poem Sea Fever by John Masefield When you feel the call of the ocean, you know what that means: it’s time […]
Traveling with Friends & Family
Top 5 Travel Safety Tips
I’m often asked what I do to stay safe while traveling, either with family or on solo trips. Here are my top 5 travel safety tips to maximize safety, comfort and fun on the road whether you’re an experienced world traveler, or just beginning your journeys: 1) Avoid being conspicuous. It’s easy to stand out as […]
Shakes, Malteds and Rock ‘n’ Roll
You know you’re getting older when . . . when your tween takes one look at a really cool jukebox and says, “What’s that!?” Oh, brother. We’ve arrived in Port Townsend for a quick getaway from Seattle. One of the highlights of this historic seaside port on the Olympic Peninsula for this trip is the Nifty […]