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Minis parked at Whaleback Vineyard

When You Buy A Car and Get a Family Minis Take Vermont Rally

October 24, 2023

Twenty years ago, we bought a Mini Cooper Convertible. We could just barely fit our two young children, newly liberated from their booster seats, in the back seat, so it was mostly a commuter car, an occasional date night car for when we could escape the kids and the family dog for a few hours. We knew one of the Mini Cooper rules of the road was to always give a friendly wave to another Mini driver, but we had no idea that the car came with a family until we recently joined a Mini Club and attended a Minis Take Vermont Rally. We were able to meet some of the folks who “came standard” with our car and were so glad we did!

The family we didn’t know we had!

We were aware of many Mini Cooper Clubs through out the world, but we hadn’t joined one. Many clubs organize events and rallies for drivers to meet and explore their region. We started searching out clubs and rally events in our area and found Minis Take Vermont, (MTVT) a club with a well organized 5 year old rally event in Vermont. Run by volunteers as a charitable organization, the event roams around Vermont annually basing out of different ski resorts in late fall. We registered for the club and for some of the events and rallies and ordered some merch online and prepared ourselves for the family reunion!

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As frequent travelers, we were immediately impressed by the level of organization by the volunteer organizers. All the materials are clear, questions posed to the social media group are answered quickly and we only needed to pack our bags, make a reservation at the host resort, and detail our Mini.

We packed up our warm clothes, some snacks and the two way radios recommended for rallies. I eyeballed the boot of the Mini Cooper and cooler and the pile of luggage we’d planned to take, and gave Hubby a skeptical look. He has a habit of saying in a voice to imitate a petulant toddler “but Mini is a BIG car!” And sure enough, it all ended up in the car and we were soon zipping down the road headed north.

Once we joined the club, before we left for Vermont, we were able to choose online from several rallies and events organized by the club. We were already planning to be in Vermont for the weekend to visit our daughter, so we chose a Thursday event and Friday rally heading north that we could peel off and head further north for the weekend. So we missed some of the events later in the weekend, but we’ve already decided we won’t make the mistake of skipping any again! We had a little FOMO, leaving early, because what we learned is that the whole Mini family is like all “fun aunts and uncles” at the family reunion! We had suspected that there wouldn’t be any jerks in a group of people who drive such a fun car, and we were right! We received a warm welcome from everyone and had a lot of laughs as well as being able to visit some beautiful back roads of Vermont.

A little rain didn’t dampen anyone’s enthusiasm!

The host resort, Jackson Gore Inn, was beautiful, and we took advantage of a group discount to book our comfortable and quiet room. The Ludlow restaurant and golf club, Calcutta’s, was the site of several club events including a welcome dinner, fireside local beer swap (with respect to those who are sober, any beverage can be swapped!!) and farewell dinner with a charity raffle that raised funds for the Okemo Valley Disaster Relief Fund.

We chose Squire Whaleback Rally, which included a stop at the Squire Family Farm and a tasting at the Whaleback Vineyard and a stop for lunch at Birdseye Diner. Each rally goes off in a different direction with a limited number of Minis to minimize local disruptions on the road and make it easier to stay together. With a google rally map, a list of complete addresses for each stop, a rally leader and sweep and a two way radio channel, MTVT made it easy to join as a newbie! Several “photo ops” are included, safe places to pull out and take photos of all the Mini Coopers parked in a scenic area.

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On Friday morning before our rally, we enjoyed delicious local donuts and hot coffee while attending a Drivers Meeting, where important rules of the road are emphasized, most especially being respectful of local drivers. This essential kindness and respect came across as a core value of the whole club. From funds raised in relief of this summer’s devastating floods to pulling over to regroup rather than skirting traffic laws or cutting off drivers to supporting the local businesses by stocking up on local goodies, it was clear that this club is made up of a very diverse group of wonderful people whose warm hearts prove they have more than just a car in common!

Vermont goodies from the rally, but the best part was the new friendships we came home with.

Next year’s rally is already in the books…get yourself a Mini Cooper that comes standard with a family! Or if you already have a Mini…come to the reunion!

Oct 17-20 2024 Smugglers Notch Jeffersonville VT

Photos: J Klofft

Editor: K Klofft

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New River Bridge

DON'T DO EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE

February 2, 2023
“I sometimes ended up going to all the places everybody goes, just because everybody goes there”

These are the lessons I’ve learned traveling.

There was a time when if I went to a new place, especially a place I might only see once in a lifetime, I really tried to do it all. I’d read the lists of “top things to do” and then try to cram in as many as possible. I often ended up going to places that everyone goes because everyone goes there. Over time I’ve learned that having a deeper immersive experience, or choosing the one thing that really interests us or even finding the thing that’s similar but not the place “everyone else is going” makes for a better experience. I’ve learned to quote the title of a popular new movie- I don’t have to do everything, everywhere, all at once!

Angkor Wat at dawn is a dramatic and fascinating sight.

For instance, after visits to Siem Reap, and Pompeii, Jeff and I recognized that ancient architecture doesn’t thrill us the way wildlife and nature do. We had gone because “everyone goes” and because it seemed foolish to go all that way and not see THE THING that everyone went to see. While those places were fascinating, those trips don’t rank as our top experiences. We enjoyed zipping around the night markets in Siem Reap on a scooter and hiking high above the Amalfi Coast more, and with limited time, would choose those experiences over the ancient architecture. Knowing this about ourselves, we planned our trip to Peru as a cruise along the Upper Amazon, and didn’t include Machu Picchu. We had an amazing experience and we have no regrets, even if we never return to Peru. We had the travel experience we most wanted, not “everything, everywhere, all at once”!

Our itinerary for our road trip, we went south on an easterly route and north on a more western route.

Our recent 22 day road trip to Florida and back was a study in applying this philosophy to our travels Much of our road trip was designed around visits to dear friends and family. Ticking the top ten checklist was less important than quality time with loved ones. So we prioritized one or two experiences that would give us a sense of the place, allow us quality time with our hosts and also learn more about their passions for their area or see things we might not have known to visit on our own.

As the travel planner, letting go of “everything” was an incredible experience and I came away with a deeper connection to each place and to the people we were there to see!

Charleston

We visited a childhood friend of ours, she and her husband are veterans and we enjoyed catching up, but also enjoyed seeing the city through their eyes, with an interest in military history. Without our local friends insight, we might not have known to stop and chat with Ms Trudy, a local palm weaver whose ancestors were enslaved in the area. Her personal stories, shared generously, really allowed us to have a full picture of this historic city.

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Satellite Beach

Experiencing the launch of of a rocket from Cape Canaveral was a highlight. This was even more special because my brother, a propulsion engineer who works on rockets at NASA was able to explain what was happening at all the stages.

Our visit to Satellite Beach was primarily to see family, but we also experienced a rocket launch, got to hike along the beach and get out on the rivers in a boat. All of this was great, but getting to do it with family and make sand castles with my great nieces and nephew, made our time there extra special.

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Walt Disney World Orlando, FL

Disney World is just fun and nostalgic for us…but we did things differently this year!

On our last trip to WDW, we had paid for Genie Plus, a ticket add on that allows guests to pay an additional fee to get Lightening Lane (accelerated) Access. I didn’t have a good experience with it, I felt compelled to keep adding attractions we’d paid to experience, instead of relaxing and enjoying the park. (see the details of that WDW trip HERE)

This trip, we didn’t pay for that option and we made an effort to experience all the attentions we remembered nostalgically from our childhood. We met friends in the park and enjoyed nibbling on goodies and looking at the art displays at the Art Festival and being lovers of animals, we spent time exploring the aquarium in Epcot, where we could chat and catch up with our friends. We did enjoy a couple of new attractions we hadn’t tried before, but didn’t feel the need to ride all the top rated attractions.

Asheville, NC

I bet everyone does this! But we didn’t feel the need to “do it all” in Asheville, we just had time for a “taste”.

We had time only for a cup of coffee, but Asheville offers plenty of funky coffee shops, so we sought one out and soaked up the local vibes. With just an hour to visit, I looked at that top ten list on the tourism site and realized at 10:30 AM I wouldn’t find too many funky shops open or cool musical performances happening. Under the “arts” tab of the chamber of commerce site, I saw the South Slope Murals listed. I knew they’d be open 24/7 (though safer to visit during daylight!) and they’d be a colorful photographic subject for Jeff and a nice way to stretch our legs during a long ride

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New River National Park Area, West VA

The 1977 bridge built to span the New River.

West Virginia was a little hole in the map of our places we’ve been in the US, so we decided to take a two night break there and explore the New River Gorge National Park. I sourced where to stay and some places to go with a face book friend who has a summer home there. There are literally hundreds of activities to do in this beautiful wild area, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, but our January visit ruled out many of them, so we concentrated on exploring the bridge built in 1977 that fundamentally changed the economy of area after the mining industry was finished there. By staying in a cozy cabin in the woods with an outdoor hot tub, we got to relax and soak up the gently falling snowflakes, while exploring some of the reclaimed former mining area.

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Pittsburgh, PA

A selfie with the creator of RandyLand

A visit to my sister and brother in law was our last trip before the pandemic. We rode the inclines, visited the Carnegie Museum, toured Pitt, my nieces university, walked to the point, ate in the old Station Square and saw the botanical gardens; Whew, we did all the Pittsburgh things, everywhere!

This trip, we slowed it down, spent an afternoon at the National Aviary and then went to Randyland- a North Side art installation by Randy, a community activist who self describes as being on the spectrum. It’s playful, creative place that’s got to be seen to be understood, and meeting Randy and hearing his story was a highlight. We also went to Penn Brewery, it’s no gentrified brew pub, this gritty real brewery was filled with real people greeting local friends, and served up the German specialties Pittsburgh is known for on big wide pine communal tables. We also spent an hour in the Side Car cafe where my niece works, enjoying hand pies and just catching up.

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My brother hits a curl at Satellite beach, getting a chance to share his passions and spend time with his family

Because we were away for over 3 weeks, maybe we just didn’t feel the pressure to do “everything, everywhere, all at once” Maybe we knew that living out of a suitcase for a month means you need to schedule some down time, or maybe we are just slowing down as we get older. But spending quality time with our family and friends was the best part of our trip, and if we’d tried to do it all, we might have missed that time with friends. I can’t promise I still won’t try to hit the highlights when I visit a new place, but I do know I don’t have to do it all to have an amazing trip!

Photos by: J Klofft and K Klofft (and one selfie by Randy!)














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December 1, 2021

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  • January 2018
    • Jan 30, 2018 Brrr? Iceland in January! Jan 30, 2018
    • Jan 25, 2018 Photo Walk in Kochi India Streets and Coast Jan 25, 2018
    • Jan 23, 2018 Reykjavik In January? The perfect college break trip! Jan 23, 2018
    • Jan 2, 2018 Where To in 2018? Jan 2, 2018
  • December 2017
    • Dec 27, 2017 What's Wrong With Their Home? Dec 27, 2017
    • Dec 18, 2017 Vatican: Tips and a Trip Report Dec 18, 2017
    • Dec 15, 2017 Rome: A Trip Report Dec 15, 2017
    • Dec 12, 2017 Rome Wasn't Built in a Day, But We Only Had a Day to See It! Dec 12, 2017
    • Dec 7, 2017 Joyeux Noel Montreal Dec 7, 2017
  • November 2017
    • Nov 29, 2017 Path Of the Gods Amalfi Coast Nov 29, 2017
    • Nov 28, 2017 Almafi Coast (Sorrento, Amalfi, Nocello, Pompeii) Nov 28, 2017
    • Nov 27, 2017 Climbing Mount Etna with Angelo, Lorenzo, Guliano and Mama's Parmigiana Nov 27, 2017
    • Nov 16, 2017 How Malta Celebrated Our Wedding Anniversary Nov 16, 2017
    • Nov 15, 2017 Corfu..."bless you" Nov 15, 2017
    • Nov 13, 2017 A Painting, A Rock, A Wedding and A Near Carjacking; Just a Day in Montenegro Nov 13, 2017
    • Nov 9, 2017 Croatia Nov 9, 2017
    • Nov 7, 2017 Slovenia Nov 7, 2017
  • October 2017
    • Oct 31, 2017 Murano, Burano and Torcello; Islands in the Venetian Lagoon Oct 31, 2017
    • Oct 30, 2017 A Different Look at Venice Oct 30, 2017
    • Oct 26, 2017 St Mark's Square Venice Oct 26, 2017
    • Oct 24, 2017 Myth Busting in Venice Oct 24, 2017
  • September 2017
    • Sep 28, 2017 Hurricane Destruction and Your Vacation. What to Do Now! Sep 28, 2017
    • Sep 18, 2017 Celebrating 35 Years in Quebec! A GoSeeItPeople Interview Sep 18, 2017
    • Sep 6, 2017 Who Knew Littleton NH Was Cool? Sep 6, 2017
  • August 2017
    • Aug 18, 2017 Up the East Coast with "Open Hearts and Minds" and a Baby in a TESLA! Aug 18, 2017
    • Aug 11, 2017 "Well, We Have Museums in New York!" Aug 11, 2017
  • July 2017
    • Jul 26, 2017 Lawn Chair Travel Jul 26, 2017
  • June 2017
    • Jun 21, 2017 Cuba Travel, What's New(s)? Jun 21, 2017
    • Jun 14, 2017 What To Do with Two Gammy's and a Graduate on an Epic Road Trip? Jun 14, 2017
  • May 2017
    • May 10, 2017 Beach, Off Season and Here's Why! May 10, 2017
    • May 4, 2017 What's Your Travel Style and What Kind of Trip to Take May 4, 2017
  • April 2017
    • Apr 25, 2017 Maple Farming Vermont Style Apr 25, 2017
    • Apr 17, 2017 Pura Vida with the Feifer Family in Costa Rica Apr 17, 2017
    • Apr 6, 2017 Get Off My Ship! Apr 6, 2017
  • March 2017
    • Mar 30, 2017 What To Do in Cozumel Mar 30, 2017
    • Mar 24, 2017 Hiking, and Tubing, and Ziplining...You Better "Belize" It! Mar 24, 2017
    • Mar 21, 2017 Roatan, Honduras; We had a "PURPOSE" to go to Roatan! Mar 21, 2017
    • Mar 16, 2017 What to do on a Cruise on a Sea Day..and what NOT to do! Mar 16, 2017
    • Mar 15, 2017 They Booked A Spring Break Cruise, and You Won't Believe What Happened! Mar 15, 2017
  • February 2017
    • Feb 28, 2017 Oops, We Have a Little Emergency Feb 28, 2017
    • Feb 23, 2017 Wildlife Among the "Wild Life" Feb 23, 2017
    • Feb 10, 2017 Savannah- 5 Reasons That Savannah Could Be the Perfect Place for a Girl's Weekend Feb 10, 2017
  • January 2017
    • Jan 29, 2017 Dramatic Video of Polar Bears of Churchill Jan 29, 2017
    • Jan 26, 2017 Shanghai Photo Walk Jan 26, 2017
    • Jan 12, 2017 Don't Get Taken for Ride! How to Avoid Travel Scams Jan 12, 2017
    • Jan 3, 2017 Looking Ahead 2017 Jan 3, 2017
  • December 2016
    • Dec 27, 2016 Looking Back 2016 Dec 27, 2016
    • Dec 20, 2016 How To Navigate a Tourist Trap Dec 20, 2016
    • Dec 15, 2016 Gone to the Dogs! Dec 15, 2016
    • Dec 7, 2016 Don't Miss the Culture for the Trees Dec 7, 2016
    • Dec 1, 2016 4 Reasons to Visit Toronto Dec 1, 2016
  • November 2016
    • Nov 15, 2016 Polar Bears of Churchill Trip Report Nov 15, 2016
    • Nov 8, 2016 Election Day? Do You Have This Question On Your Ballot? Nov 8, 2016
    • Nov 3, 2016 Polar Bear Mama Drama! Nov 3, 2016
    • Nov 1, 2016 Cuba...In The News Again, My Advice For Going NOW. Nov 1, 2016
  • October 2016
    • Oct 30, 2016 Polar Bears of Churchill Day 1 Oct 30, 2016
    • Oct 26, 2016 Broadway Con...yes, its a thing! Oct 26, 2016
    • Oct 20, 2016 Happy Anniversary to Us! Oct 20, 2016
    • Oct 12, 2016 Can't Miss Foliage Off the Beaten Path in Maine! Oct 12, 2016
    • Oct 4, 2016 I Hate to Shop, But Love a Local Market! Oct 4, 2016
  • September 2016
    • Sep 16, 2016 Schoodic Woods in Acadia National Park Maine Sep 16, 2016
    • Sep 2, 2016 A Real Country Fair (a photo essay) Sep 2, 2016
  • August 2016
    • Aug 26, 2016 A Trip Report from North of London Aug 26, 2016
    • Aug 18, 2016 Time to Think About College Travel And How to Save Money! Aug 18, 2016
  • July 2016
    • Jul 28, 2016 Staying Where I Am Jul 28, 2016
    • Jul 13, 2016 A Bike Ride Around Manhattan Jul 13, 2016
  • June 2016
    • Jun 28, 2016 The Rain in Paris Falls Mainly on...Us! Jun 28, 2016
    • Jun 21, 2016 London Trip Report: Tips for Making the Most of a Short Stay Jun 21, 2016
    • Jun 13, 2016 Europe- don't make my travel mistakes! Jun 13, 2016
  • May 2016
    • May 24, 2016 The "FOLDER" May 24, 2016
    • May 10, 2016 Portland Maine May 10, 2016
    • May 4, 2016 4 Tips To See More Than the Four Walls of Your Hotel Room on a Business Trip May 4, 2016
  • April 2016
    • Apr 27, 2016 Six Reasons to Go to the Beach in the Off Season Apr 27, 2016
    • Apr 20, 2016 Alaska- "isn't it cold there?" Apr 20, 2016
    • Apr 15, 2016 Super Jeff Saves Seattle Apr 15, 2016
    • Apr 7, 2016 A Few Of My Favorite Travel Things (and one I regret buying) Apr 7, 2016
  • March 2016
    • Mar 30, 2016 Photo Walk in Albany, New York Mar 30, 2016
    • Mar 25, 2016 Costa Rica: You just can't stump these guides! Mar 25, 2016
    • Mar 21, 2016 Panama City: A Contrast of Old and New Mar 21, 2016
    • Mar 15, 2016 Panama Canal Full Transit Aboard Azamara Journey Mar 15, 2016
    • Mar 11, 2016 Cartegena Columbia Mar 11, 2016
  • February 2016
    • Feb 25, 2016 Azamara Journey Cruise and Pacific Costa Rica Trip Feb 25, 2016
    • Feb 7, 2016 Azamara Journey Post Dry Dock Feb 7, 2016
  • January 2016
    • Jan 28, 2016 Looking Forward 2016 Jan 28, 2016
    • Jan 19, 2016 Looking Back 2015 Jan 19, 2016
    • Jan 13, 2016 A Long Weekend in French St Martin N.A. Jan 13, 2016
  • December 2015
    • Dec 31, 2015 Happy New Year! An Interview with a Woman Who Spent the Night in Times Square! Dec 31, 2015
  • November 2015
    • Nov 30, 2015 Denver Boulder Colorado Trip Report Nov 30, 2015
    • Nov 24, 2015 Don't Let Your Flight Be A Turkey This Thanksgiving! Nov 24, 2015
    • Nov 17, 2015 Should We Stay or Should We Go Now? Nov 17, 2015
    • Nov 3, 2015 OH, OH, We Didn't Know... Nov 3, 2015
  • October 2015
    • Oct 30, 2015 Travel Isn't Scary! Oct 30, 2015
    • Oct 27, 2015 Planning a trip to Costa Rica? Oct 27, 2015
    • Oct 6, 2015 Why Should Planning College Visits Be Harder Than the SAT? Oct 6, 2015
    • Oct 1, 2015 Woodstock VT: A Bridge to Another Time Oct 1, 2015
  • August 2015
    • Aug 16, 2015 Schoodic Penisula Acadia National Park Maine Aug 16, 2015
    • Aug 7, 2015 Go See It Cuba Aug 7, 2015
    • Aug 1, 2015 A Colorful Tour of South Beach, Miami Aug 1, 2015
  • July 2015
    • Jul 29, 2015 A "Colorless" Tour of Colorful South Beach, Miami Jul 29, 2015
    • Jul 14, 2015 Cuba- Cars and Cigars! Part 2 Jul 14, 2015
    • Jul 10, 2015 Disney Bans Selfie Sticks!? Yes, and Thank You! Jul 10, 2015
    • Jul 9, 2015 Cuba- Cars and Cigars! Jul 9, 2015
    • Jul 1, 2015 Cuba- We Can All Agree on Change Jul 1, 2015
  • June 2015
    • Jun 2, 2015 The Power of Social Media for Social Good!! Jun 2, 2015
  • May 2015
    • May 30, 2015 Expecting the Best, Preparing for the Worst: Preparing a Travel Medical Kit May 30, 2015
    • May 19, 2015 A Little Trouble in Paradise (St Croix) May 19, 2015
    • May 13, 2015 New Ship Tour- Adventure of the Seas May 13, 2015
  • April 2015
    • Apr 28, 2015 Antigua: It's All About That Boat (with apologies to Meghan Trainor) Aboard Adventure of the Seas Apr 28, 2015
    • Apr 24, 2015 Flora and People of St Lucia (aboard Adventure of the Seas) Apr 24, 2015
    • Apr 23, 2015 What Happens on a Sea Day? (aboard Adventure of the Seas) Apr 23, 2015
    • Apr 19, 2015 San Juan at Night Apr 19, 2015
    • Apr 18, 2015 Viejo San Juan Apr 18, 2015
    • Apr 12, 2015 Title Town, Boston MA Apr 12, 2015
    • Apr 7, 2015 The Reset Button Apr 7, 2015
    • Apr 2, 2015 Autism and Travel Apr 2, 2015
  • March 2015
    • Mar 26, 2015 Pashmina, Scarf or Linus's Blankie? The Always Useful Wrap! Mar 26, 2015
    • Mar 17, 2015 Just Thinking Outloud: Public Transportation Mar 17, 2015
    • Mar 14, 2015 New Feature! Ship Tours Mar 14, 2015
    • Mar 9, 2015 Burlington Vermont Trip Report Mar 9, 2015
  • February 2015
    • Feb 26, 2015 What In The Air is Going Here? Surviving the Airlines Part 2 Feb 26, 2015
    • Feb 25, 2015 New Feature- Trip Reports! Feb 25, 2015
    • Feb 24, 2015 Successfully Hunting Down Flights Part 1 Feb 24, 2015
    • Feb 3, 2015 "Real" Florida Feb 3, 2015
  • January 2015
    • Jan 26, 2015 Disney Last Minute with Late Mornings...How's That Possible!? Jan 26, 2015
    • Jan 12, 2015 You Have to Take Steps To Fly! Jan 12, 2015
    • Jan 6, 2015 Where We've Been and Where We Are Going Jan 6, 2015
    • Jan 1, 2015 Resolved! Jan 1, 2015
  • October 2014
    • Oct 16, 2014 Why Bother With a Local Guide? Oct 16, 2014
    • Oct 3, 2014 To Market, To Market (the many markets of Istanbul) Oct 3, 2014
  • September 2014
    • Sep 30, 2014 Istanbul - A Crossroad for Humanity Sep 30, 2014
    • Sep 26, 2014 "It's Complicated" Sep 26, 2014
    • Sep 24, 2014 "It's Not An Adventure Until Peril Is Involved" Sep 24, 2014
    • Sep 24, 2014 Postcards From Budapest Sep 24, 2014
    • Sep 23, 2014 Goodbye to the Goulash City Sep 23, 2014
    • Sep 21, 2014 A Monumental Day In Budapest Sep 21, 2014
    • Sep 20, 2014 Arrival in Budapest Sep 20, 2014
    • Sep 20, 2014 13 Words You Do Not Want To Hear Immediately After Takeoff Sep 20, 2014
    • Sep 19, 2014 What camera gear am I bringing? Sep 19, 2014
    • Sep 19, 2014 Pre Trip Planning and Packing 9/19/2014 Sep 19, 2014
    • Sep 18, 2014 Why do we travel? Sep 18, 2014