Which Harry Potter Experience? The United States or London?
My sister and her family recently visited London. They are big Harry Potter fans. These are the devotees who stood in line for midnight book release parties. The kind of […]
London: A 5-Day Itinerary
I fell in love with London on my first visit—but not in the traditional way. In 1993, I spent the summer blissfully backpacking through Europe. By the time I arrived […]
A Surf City 4th of July: Huntington Beach, California
The excitement along Main Street is palpable. It is 6:00 PM on July 2nd, and groups of families and friends are already camped out in lawn chairs lining the sidewalks. […]
Stonehenge and Avebury: A Day in Neolithic England
My house was built in 1977. It is considered an ancient relic in my California town. Every time I leave my house unattended, I am afraid the government will declare […]
How To: Drive on the Left Side of the Road
The voice on our car radio announced, “A local man died Saturday in a traffic collision. The driver of the oncoming vehicle was arrested for causing death by dangerous driving. […]
Maureen's Suitcase 