Let’s get caught up – negative COVID test required for re-entry to USA

Happy New Year!  I’ve taken some time off from blogging to rest my mind a bit, which I’m sure has left an unremittable mark on your soul, but worry no longer!  I have at least two more posts coming after this one, so get ready for the onslaught! This news …

African Wildlife Safari Options for 2021

African Wildlife Safari Options for 2021

While the USA, UK, and other countries set new records for daily Covid-19 cases and deaths, the situation in Africa is still looking relatively positive. If you have an African wildlife safari on your bucket list for the future, you might be able to make that happen sooner than a …

The Best Cheap Hotel Chains in the USA

The Best Cheap Hotel Chains in the USA

Which are the best cheap hotel chains in the USA? According to the most reputable consumer satisfaction survey out there, it would be Drury Hotels, Tru by Hilton, and SureStay Hotel by Best Western in the three lowest-priced tiers. It was a close race in some of the categories though, …

11 Tips for Planning Your Return Trip to Europe in 2021

11 Tips for Planning Your Return Trip to Europe in 2021

Friends asked me throughout 2020, “When will you return to Europe?” My answer last March and April was, “Who the heck knows?” But now, as we’ve said goodbye to that ridiculously challenging year and hello to 2021, my answer has changed to, “hopefully Autumn.” Do I have a direct line …