by Penny | Sep 14, 2020 | Middle East, Travel
The Beating Heart of Israel (The next installment in the series,, “The ABCs of Future Travel”, designed to inspire you to start planning your next trip.) Jerusalem is one of the most volatile, yet revered, cities in the world, It has haunted me over the decades. It is... 
by Penny | Aug 31, 2020 | Middle East, Travel
An extraordinary nation where wonders never cease (The next installment in the series, “The ABCs of Future Travel”, designed to inspire you to start planning your next trip.) Israel is a country of just over nine million inhabitants that, theoretically, should have a... 
by Simon | Jun 10, 2020 | Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, Service Dog Savvy
(Before I turn this space over to Simon, here are two suggestions that might be helpful. Updated in June 2020. (1) The following information, in most cases, applies to pets in general. If you’re planning to take your furry friend outside the U.S., always check the... 
by Penny | Dec 29, 2017 | Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Travel
The Good, The Great, and the Bittersweet As I write my last post for 2017, it’s 26˚F outside. There’s no snow on the ground, but it’s bloody cold! I’m sitting in the comfy recliner in my warm office, wrapped in a cozy blanket, lap desk and laptop resting securely on... 
by Penny | Jun 9, 2017 | Middle East, Travel
Revealing Jordan’s Treasures in Tile and Glass The day was picture perfect. The sun was a warm yellow orb against a clear blue sky. The temperature was mild with a soft breeze. But what Simon, Otto and I were about to discover in the central Jordanian town of Madaba,... 
by Penny | May 19, 2017 | Accommodation, Middle East, Travel
A Homey Refuge Amid the Ruins of Jordan’s Glorious Past Driving from Amman, with several not-to-be-missed stops along the way, Simon, Otto and I were headed for our long-anticipated visit to the magical ancient city of Petra. But by the time we arrived in the charming... 
