Traveling Now? TPG’s view
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Comments (49)I'm going to the same part of Europe in June and have packed/unpacked my suitcase about 4 times already! :D The one good thing about fashions these days is that many fabrics are very thin so don't take a lot of space. I always find it difficult to pack light so have only bought things that don't take much space. I'm bringing 3 dressy outfits for symphony/dinner evenings as well as 3 outfits that can be dressed up or down. Daytime outfits will be pants (4-5 pair) and tops (one for each day). My pants, skirts, and jackets are neutral but the tops are every color of the rainbow. I couldn't wear all neutral for 2 weeks. Also bringing a sunhat but no umbrella altho that's often recommended. I'll either get wet or buy one there if necessary. Haven't definitely decided on shoes yet but will probably choose from what I have and bring 2-3 pair. I'm saving on weight by bringing only bare necessities in toiletries/make-up. I can shop there for anything I need. It will be fun to see what products are available. We're flying Lufthansa and Bac717 is correct about the smaller luggage sizes and weights. I'm not bringing my carry-on to my set but just a tote bag. It's my one concession to traveling light. My medium suitcase is within their guidelines but expands for any treasures I buy there. I weighed it when I had packed what I thought was enough for the trip and it only weighed 30 pounds and 50 is allowed. Good thing I'm not going in winter! Let's hope the weather is good in June and July!...See MorePumpkin Pie - Pecan Pie - need to travel
Comments (6)momj74 LOL. So far I KNOW about: Blueberry pies (yes that's plural), apple pies (again more than one), pecan pie (and yes I've been asked to bring one too and she knows I'm a great baker), pear tart, cranberry bread, brownies, GF bread, trifle, TWO turkeys... I know we will be there for 4 days but I truly hope she doesn't push all this food. I'm on day 8 of 90 for WW (small goals) and I will be SO mad if I ruin it. I am going to take all my ingredients weighed out, mis en place and mixed if appropriate and bake at her house. Thanks for all the advice...See MorePacific NW travel
Comments (52)I just heard an interview with Maya Lin, the artist behind the Vietnam War Memorial in DC, talking about her latest project. I am linking it here - it is pretty amazing and with the Lewis and Clark connection, thought you (and/or your kids) might find it worth looking at for possibilities. The webpage is very complex about what she/they are doing, but fascinating to read. I'll link to the interview, too, in case anyone is interested, but will have to add it later, as it's not available online yet. Edited to add link to Maya Lin interview...it's good! new-maya-lin-art-installments-track-route-lewis-and-clark Confluence project...See MoreTravel advisors: Azores? Costa Rica?
Comments (19)SueB, I am partial too Costa Rica and have been many times. We usually go in January and you just can't beat the weather. We like places right on or walking distance to a beach. We never rent a car and prefer to have drivers when we travel from town to town. As Nini has described, Costa Rica has a varitety of climates. If you want a sandy beach, you need to go south, as the northern beaches are volcanic. One plus to the north is that it is arid and my hair looked fantastic! (But, I digress.) A company that we use and I highly recommend is Anywhere.com. When they started, it was AnywhereCostaRica. They have now branched out. Look at their website. They can help you with as little or as much as you like. Talk to Lester, but they are all helpful. I would jet into Liberia. JetBlue goes direct. If you choose Costa Rica, I can list the places and towns that we have stayed. We have used Costa Rica in the way that you are describing. DH desperately needs downtime in the winter. I don't know anywhere else for the price that you can be right on the beach....See Morebbstx
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