When it comes to accommodation, budget travel often involves finding a balance between low cost and convenient location. In many cases, especially when traveling to major cities and popular attractions, the closer the lodging is to the city center or attraction, the more you can expect to pay. One effective way to save money, particularly […]
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Budget travel is an exciting and rewarding way to see the world, and in 2024, it’s becoming increasingly essential to keep costs low while exploring new destinations. Whether you’re a solo traveler embarking on your first adventure or a family heading to the beach or a theme park, traveling on a budget can make your […]
In the morning, I met with representatives from the DMOs (Destination Marketing Organizations). They gave me lots of great ideas for trips I hadn’t even considered and I’m now thinking of how to fit them into my 2025 travel schedule (2024 is fully booked). BTW, I already have two trips planned for 2025—a west coast […]
The conference ended last night, but I decided to spend an extra day in Houston. My friend Ann lives here, and I hadn’t seen her in a while. Getting to Houston from Galveston was interesting. Last night there were massive thunderstorms with high winds. Many areas of Houston lost power and this morning many streetlights […]
My penultimate day in Texas focused on the art of Kehinde Wiley at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. On my final day, I hunted down lesser-known artists showing their work in alternative spaces. Sawyer Yards was my first stop. I’d read that the area is filled with murals. That is definitely true, but that’s […]
I arrived at my hotel at midday. With only about 3 hours sleep in 36 hours, a nap was a necessity, then it was out to explore, even though I remained a bit groggy. As it turns out, my hotel is in the central shopping area and close to the tourist office. That was my […]
Bilbao, Spain – Day 2, Part 1 – The Guggenheim Museum Today needs to be split into a couple of entries, because there is just too much for a single entry. I spent many hours at the Guggenheim Museum, it was the major reason I wanted to visit the city. Both outside and in, Frank […]
