Can’t afford to travel right now? Then use your imagination. Find an ethnic restaurant with the appropriate music and décor. Order a beverage, appetizer, dessert or meal and imagine yourself in the country of origin. I recently enjoyed breakfast at a local Mexican restaurant. The place was charming and the music set the mood. I
Have you ever forgotten to pack something that you really needed, like your toothbrush, hair brush, or underwear? If this happens often, it may help to have a master Travel Packing Checklist. A master list serves as a reference so there is no need to mentally recall everything to pack each time you travel. If
Your Travel Money: How to Save it, Stretch it, Make it Date: 7/22/2010 Time: 7-8 p.m. (CDT) Cost: Free Class Limit: 30 Location: Austin REI, 9901 N Capitol of Texas Hwy, Ste 200, Austin, TX 78759; (512) 343-5550 While travel may take money, it does not have to break the bank. In
After you drop off your taxes on April 15, 2010, come join us at 7 pm at the REI Gateway in Austin, TX. Register at http://www.rei.com/event/4489/session/5285 or just come by! See you there! The Lady Nomad ~
This is somewhat of a rhetorical question in reference to my photos. I have always enjoyed photography and use my camera everywhere I go and at every event (just ask my nieces and nephew who are the subject of many, many photos). People have often comment that I am rarely or never in my photos.
What questions do you have about travel? What do you find most challenging? Post your questions here and I’ll respond to them on-line. The Lady Nomad ~
The way you pack and what you carry can have a significant impact on your travels, especially if you carry so much that you feel burdened. In my upcoming class, Travel Packing 101, you will learn about: how to select quality luggage what type of luggage to carry what to pack how to pack what
Doobie Brothers and Rodeo – normally, the two may not share the same thought, but that is our experience tonight. My dear friend, Pat, is treating several friends and I for pizza, an exciting rodeo (www.RodeoAustin.com) and a nostalgic concert with the Doobie Brothers. (Remember them?) In all my life, this may only be the
Josh, REI’s Outreach Specialist, calls me today and asks if I’d like to teach some classes at REI. I say YES! I taught travel classes in the late 1990s and really enjoyed it. Ironically, I was thinking recently that I would like to start teaching travel classes again. Josh and I discuss class possibilities. I
Tonight, I drive to the Austin Gateway REI up north for a 7 pm class called “Europe on a Shoestring.” It is being taught by a volunteer from the local youth hostel. I arrive 10 minutes early to discover that the class has been rescheduled. I just drove nearly an hour to attend and I’m