Author Archives: debbie

Daypacks and Wallets

Posted on May 22, 2011 by debbie

We take one daypack with us on trips where we think we will be walking or hiking and will need to carry extra items such as jackets, food, water and umbrellas.  When we fly, this pack is packed into a … Continue reading →

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Bags Bags and more Bags

Posted on May 19, 2011 by debbie

Let’s talk “purses”.  Most airlines allow guests to carry a purse, or a personal article with dimensions of 16cm x 33cm x 43cm (6″ x 13″ x 17″) and a maximum weight of 10 kg (22 lbs). Both Murray and … Continue reading →

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Old Bags and New Bags

Posted on May 18, 2011 by debbie

I got waylaid for about a week prepping, running and recuperating from running a marathon.  Phew!  It’s done and now down to bags. Carry on luggage, on most airlines, is limited to one standard article (suitcase, backpack, roller bag) and … Continue reading →

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Utila

Posted on May 9, 2011 by debbie

We have determined that we will have to stay overnight in Houston on the way to Utila.  When we overnight, we look for hotels close to the airport that have FREE airport shuttles.  Went online and there are many hotels … Continue reading →

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Bonaire Update

Posted on May 8, 2011 by debbie

Recipe for a Dive Trip 5 friends who want to learn to scuba dive 2 friends who know how to scuba dive 2 friends who wind surf and scuba dive 1 Caribbean island 2 rooms and 2 houses 9 return … Continue reading →

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Utila Update

Posted on May 5, 2011 by debbie

Some trips are very easy to plan and book, whereas others, take a lot of time and effort.  We are traveling to Utila, Honduras in February, 2012 – yes we plan that far into the future!  This trip is a … Continue reading →

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Luggage Stories

Posted on May 1, 2011 by debbie

Ever since Murray and I have been traveling, we have endeavored to only take carry-on bags.  It has become part of the philosophy of how we travel for two reasons.  First, it limits what we take to only what we … Continue reading →

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Our Travel Philosophy

Posted on April 29, 2011 by debbie

Murray and I have been traveling together for about 17 yrs and have developed a certain philosophy (or style) of travel.  We want to share our thoughts with you about planning a trip, packing, and traveling, in the hopes that … Continue reading →

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