Tag: traveling
New Zealand – The Real Down Under Wonders
New Zealand has sparkling blue lakes, snow white glaciers, and majestic fiords that are world renowned. I’ve lived in this country and explored every nook and cranny, but I still frequently stop along country roads and lose myself in the glory of the scenic wonders. However, having said that, I still think New Zealand’s greatest wonders are her […]
PROTEIN 2GO
Well, I’ve got bad news for the Cinnabon people. A new product I’ve “discovered” is going to make it easier for me to resist their fragrant globs of sugar and refined carbohydrates. In the past when my hunger alarm went off while waiting for a flight, the aroma of their buns lured me like a […]
By Private Car Through Vietnam
Moving from one place to another in Vietnam can be a challenge. This is true whether you are trying to cross a traffic-clogged street in Saigon or endeavoring to explore the whole country. Many overseas visitors join a tour so they won’t have to deal with this issue, but authentic travelers eschew rigid itineraries and […]
Simply Gargle Sore Throat Remedy
I’m really not into “lifting” things from restaurants, but more than once – when struck with a sore throat on the road – I’ve had to “borrow” a salt shaker from a dining table. Nothing soothes that my-tonsils-are-on-fire feeling like a little NACL gargle. Now some ingenious folks have come up with single-dose plastic pouches […]
Select Wisely for Travelers with Allergies
I’m so glad I found out about Select Wisely cards. Until now ordering in a restaurant has been a real chore because I’m allergic to onions. The wait staff often doesn’t know what’s in a dish – and groan when I ask them to check with the chef. It’s bad enough when this drama is played […]
