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. […]
No Internet. No Phone. Backpacking Through Europe in 1993.
2018 marks the 25th anniversary of my grand backpacking trip through Europe. You are probably thinking to yourself that I don’t look a day older. It’s true. But, in the […]
Maureen's Suitcase 