Clean safe drinking water is something that many of us in the developed world take for granted. Unfortunately this is not the case for most of the world population. Traveling to countries where the safety of drinking water is suspect you should boil or disinfect and filter water that is to be used for drinking, food preparation, or even to brush your teeth. Microscopic parasites that can be … [Read more...]
Stuff I REALLY Like
Did I tell you about my new iPad? :-)
Can You See the Menu?
Is it just my imagination, or is the print on menus getting smaller or are restaurants saving money by eliminating illumination? With our old(er) eyes, Ed and I were frustrated when we couldn't tell whether the menu item was Braised Beef or Poached Pears. Setting fire to the menu doesn't help either. What DOES help is this compact and portable lighted magnifier comes in handy for reading … [Read more...]
Travel Scrabble: For Those Rainy Days
While cruising through the local mall I spotted a travel edition of Scrabble, designed after the authentic version of the original Scrabble. As Ros is a word game fanatic and since we were off on a trip in a few days I decided to buy it. She was delighted with her surprise. Snap-in letter tiles and tile racks keep words and letters where they belong under any travel condition and even if the … [Read more...]
Conde Nast Chooses the Top 86 Travel Books of All Time
September's Conde Nast Traveller lists the top 86 travel books of all time, as chosen by a star-studded panel (including Paul Theroux, Monica Ali, Jared Diamond, Geraldine Brooks, and Gore Vidal). Here's a small sample of those selected: Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage The Great Railway Bazaar The Journals of Lewis and Clark (Lewis & Clark Expedition) Roughing It by Mark … [Read more...]
Got Maps?
I literally pack a bag of maps for each of our road trips, and as I write this, Ed is intently studying a map of Spokane, Washington, to determine our route and plans for tommorow. Do you need maps? If so, you'll be glad to know that each month, Maps.com features a few products from their Best Seller list, with great discounts. This month, Desk Maps by Maps.com, Desk Globes by CRAM and Global … [Read more...]
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