• Middle East

    The Dead Sea

    What I didn’t know about the Dead Sea is that it is disappearing and is projected to be completely gone within 70 years. Israel and Jordan are working on solutions to the situation, but adding more water isn’t exactly going to save the Dead Sea, the salt concentration is about 35%, regular saltwater from the oceans is about 5%.  See the dilemma? Visiting the Dead Sea is another adventure that I will never forget and really it’s the experience of being in the water and the Dead Sea mud that makes the outing unforgettable.  Watching my husband slather on the mud like a warrior was hilarious. He wore his mud…

  • Travel 101

    What to pack!?

    “Man, you are a good packer” is what a friend told me on one of our trips.  I hadn’t really thought about it before. I have read many articles on packing tips in the past and always check out the weather patterns before I leave, but didn’t think of myself as “a good packer”!! I have travelled with rolling bags, with backpacks, with carry on only and with checked luggage.  So far no mishaps or missing luggage. I have had the notices in my luggage that they have been searched, but nothing has ever gone missing. I have read about other people’s travels and their stories of missing items.  …