Category Archives: Travel

A city I’ve added to my bucket list: Maastricht, the Netherlands

Posted on September 3, 2013 by katemahar

Several days ago I promised I’d tell you about a city I saw on HGTV’s House Hunters International. This post is about falling in love with a city based on glimpses in a 30 minute reality TV show. How can … Continue reading →

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My favorite travel magazine

Posted on August 30, 2013 by katemahar

What makes you decide, I want to travel THERE? Lots of random things can get me interested in a place and wishing I could visit. Watching House Hunters International on HGTV is one of my inspirations. My son thinks I’m … Continue reading →

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A few tips on tipping: #3 Doling out cash at the airport

Posted on August 27, 2013 by katemahar

Practically everyone I know carries their bag onto the plane these days to avoid having to pay a checked baggage fee. (As an aside – if you are one of those people dragging on a gigantic bag plus a laptop … Continue reading →

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I went to Spain but it was closed

Posted on August 21, 2013 by katemahar

That actually happened to me last year. When you’re traveling according to a set schedule – whether you planned it yourself, or following the itinerary of a group tour or cruise – you don’t want to make the mistake of … Continue reading →

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Reasons to return to Rome, Part Five: Splish, splash, I want to see a Roman Bath

Posted on August 18, 2013 by katemahar

Normally, my television viewing isn’t especially high brow or educational. I don’t watch “Honey Boo Boo” or “The Bachelor,” but I am a big fan of “Project Runway” and “Masterchef,” “Parks and Recreation” and “Downton Abbey.” In short – I don’t … Continue reading →

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A few tips on tipping: #2 – Need help with your bags, ma’am?

Posted on August 12, 2013 by katemahar

Now, I admit, when I arrive at a hotel in the United States, I do find it a little aggravating that you’d better have a wad of cash in your hand before the airport cab pulls up to the hotel’s … Continue reading →

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How Italy’s art was saved during World War II

Posted on July 27, 2013 by katemahar

I am an inveterate reader. I just looked that up to be certain I’m using “inveterate” correctly and the dictionary said something like a “habit of longstanding.” I was one of those kids who hid under the covers with a … Continue reading →

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Germany’s oldest city

Posted on July 25, 2013 by katemahar

Did you know that Germany’s oldest city lies just across the river from Luxembourg City? Trier was actually founded in 16 BC during the reign of Augustus Caesar and was called Augusta Treverorum. A few years ago it was our … Continue reading →

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My favorite family vacation

Posted on July 21, 2013 by katemahar

When my son was growing up, I was a single mother with limited time off and a modest budget. Chris actually spent many vacations flying to his dad’s home to enjoy time with Jeff, Ellen and his half-brother Sam and … Continue reading →

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Five reasons why geriatric travel rocks

Posted on July 16, 2013 by katemahar

How often does someone tell you, hey – it’s good to be old?! Well, I’m here to tell you that when it comes to travel, at least, this is definitely true. Here are my top five reasons why you should … Continue reading →

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