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The Time to Travel is Now

Jun 06 2022

I have waited a long time to say that, but I think now is the time. Nobody knows for sure, and nobody can guarantee that risks still do not remain, but how long can we wait?

Yes, the risk of catching Covid or any Virus still exists. However, doesn’t the risk still exist if you are crossing town, the country or even the world?

Everyone has to make their own decision as to when they feel safe to travel. Maybe for you, it is the 2-hour trip to the beach or the mountains, maybe it is the 2-hour flight to see relatives, or maybe it is time to cross the Atlantic and see Europe again.

Nobody can tell you when you should travel. That is up to each of us, but for me, the time to start traveling is now. I have just returned from my first trip across the Atlantic and I realize how much I have missed these big trips. Were there times I was apprehensive about the crowds and the people unmasked? Absolutely, but honestly, for me, it is no different than I face here in the states.

I will start posting about the trip but let me say this. It feels so good to be back in Europe. Stay tuned to hear about an exciting trip.

We also have to mention how well the dollar has done against the Euro and many other currencies and that is another important factor in deciding when to make that International trip.

You find inspiration in the strangest places.

Mar 11 2019

Walking through the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo vendor area I came across a sign. You know, those cute wood signs that say things that are funny, or sentimental. Like, for example, the one our daughter got us a few years ago that said: “If you met my family you would understand.” So, this sign at the Rodeo said: “I don’t travel to escape life, I travel so life doesn’t escape me.” Wow, that is not only powerful it really rang true for me. I never thought of it that way but in a strange sort of way that sign really summed up my love of travel, especially international travel. Seeing that sign made me immediately start thinking about our next family adventure.

I try and take one trip a year to Europe. Of course, it takes a lot of planning but not wanting to plan a trip is no reason not to take one. Life is short, we have no guarantees about tomorrow. I wanted to start this blog because I felt so many travel blogs were either about trying to sell you a credit card or to show you how lucky they are to be able to travel in first class on the worlds best airlines. I call BS. I have zero interest in flying the worlds best first-class product if I am traveling alone which is often the case on many travel blogs. I work so I can have money to travel with people I love. I would much rather fly coach with my family than have a lie-flat bed on first class traveling alone. I guess that is why that sign spoke to me. I don’t know how many years I will be able to travel, but while I am, I want to experience the world with people I care about. My next post will be the first of 2 posts about my last trip with just the 4 of us, my wife and two kids. It was a great trip through Scandinavia. I will share the itinerary and how we were able to make points work for us. Sorry, but bragging about how I was able to sip $300 champagne in first class doesn’t impress me. Using points in a hotel room that holds 4 people, that impresses me. I guess that is why that sign spoke to me, I want to experience life with those I love.

Great Holiday Video

Dec 23 2016

I have always enjoyed flying KLM. I think they are a great airline. They don’t always have the newest planes or the best food but they are a great airline.

They also produce some pretty great videos and this one is just in time for the holidays. Of course it is staged and these aren’t probably random people but it doesn’t matter. The message is good and they spent the time and money so help spread it.

Good for you KLM and Happy Holidays to everyone.

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