Month: October 2019

Debit, Credit or Cash: which is best for international travel?

Debit, Credit or Cash: which is best for international travel?

Ah, the money conundrum. How much cash should I carry? Should I use my debit or credit card? Is it better to exchange money or use an ATM? I get more questions about money than anything else when friends and acquaintances are planning a trip 

Five Favorite Castles in Europe

Five Favorite Castles in Europe

I just love exploring castles. Big ones, small ones, it doesn’t matter much–they all evoke fairy tales and historically inaccurate childhood dreams. The castles I like best all seem to be in Europe (heck yes I’ll take that challenge to see castles outside of Europe