How do we split up research responsibilities? Researching flights, accommodations, and activities can become overwhelming and all-consuming. So, we rotate flight/accommodation/activity planning responsibilities by going with the hot hand, or deferring to whomever has more interest or experience in one country or another (Cindy in Italyand the UK, me in Scandinavia, we shared in Germanyand Austria). Normally we… Read More Where did we stay?
by Ken Holliday (guest blogging for Greta) After much anticipation, we arrived in Germany – the land of my birth and Cindy’s family heritage. Our kids would be surrounded by a familiar language too as they were lucky enough to participate in a German-language immersion program through elementary school. If I were to summarize our… Read More Germany
Vienna, Graz, and Salzburg Vienna After a peaceful 7 1/2 hours on a train through the gorgeous Alps, we arrived in Vienna. As we toured around Vienna, we had a wonderful tour guide — my grandmother’s great friend, an American who has lived in Austria for many years. He showed us churches and buildings around… Read More Austria
Through our travels, we’ve noticed so many different signs that have given us pause – sometimes to think and ponder and sometime to burst out in laughter. … Read More Signs from RTW
Naples, Rome, Florence and Venice Naples Why go to Naples? Well, once again, we have many friends who live there. The main connection is that my grandparents lived there while my mom was in college so she visited Naples often. The other reason is my dad’s old coworker lives there now and they invited us… Read More Italy
As we circumvent the globe, we’re lucky to experience all it has to offer on many levels. A fun and lighthearted way we’re capturing and sharing our unique experiences is through the different airlines and barbershops, which is posted elsewhere. We’ll also share some of the ‘signs’ we’ve run across in an upcoming post. This… Read More Memorable Drinks from RTW
Unfortunately our arrival in Greece coincided with three of us falling under the weather with fever. So, we made the best of our limited opportunities in Athens. We enjoyed a fantastic modern apartment (on the inside) in a cool neighborhood that offered several coffee shops, cafes, and small grocery stores. Once a few of us… Read More Athens, Greece
How do we choose our air travel? So far we’ve been on 25 different airlines for 35 flights. Simply put, it’s a balancing act of a variety of factors. The travel costs, especially during the second half of our adventure, have been a significant determinant regarding our travel route and destinations. So, how do we… Read More How did we Pick Flights?
Istanbul and Izmir Istanbul After a long flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul, we were jet lagged and exhausted. We slept for the majority of our first day there! Afterwards, we walked around and realized our Airbnb was in a fantastic location–within walking distance of the Sultan Ahmet Square, Hagia Sofia, and Blue Mosque, as well… Read More Turkey
Twenty years ago, my parents visited Victoria Falls at the end of their safari and dreamed of the children they might have and the adventures they might take them on. Here we are. The dream became real. Although the economy of Zimbabwe has changed drastically since they were here, we still had some special moments.… Read More Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Namibia and Botswana Namibia When my parents came to Namibia some 20 years ago, they searched and searched for the desert elephants but never found them. This time, however, we had the best of luck. When looking for them, we were in the wild, not a park or nature reserve. Dad spotted a bull right… Read More Safari
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