When you go on vacation, there’s always the excitement of what you’re going to see and do while you’re there…the monuments, the culture, the shopping, and the food. What made our recent trip to Bangkok unique was, of course, all of those, but with an extra dimension: what had happened before we arrived. Let me … More A Visit to Bangkok – Part 2
Greetings. I’m back in Paris at present after a rare vacation. The time away was relaxing, invigorating, and enlightening, and I’ll be sharing more details in the near future. What I can tell you, after 5 international flights in 3 weeks, is that air travel is changing, and not for the better. And it’s not … More Travel Update…and Advice
In response to a blog comment/question (which I cannot locate now, for some reason) I wanted to offer some insights into what makes a rewarding, relaxing, and enjoyable vacation. My apologies for misplacing the comment. And thank you, dear reader, for the inquiry. First, I would suggest that you really do some soul-searching first. This … More The Old Money Vacation
I recently had coffee with a friend who is a few years younger than me. He had returned from a vacation abroad with mixed emotions. Alas, the experience had not been all he’d hoped for. Yes, he had seen memorable monuments and enjoyed some exotic cuisine. He’d slept late at a luxury hotel, a much-needed … More Not The Demographic
Bonjour, everyone. Karl was kind enough to post a very detailed comment about his recent trip to Paris. I wanted to make sure that everyone saw it, so I’ve done a cut and paste. It appears below in italics. So enjoy. My thoughts…I think Karl has a great approach to European vacations: pick one city … More Fresh Set of Eyes on Paris…from Karl
My wife and I had coffee with some American neighbors last weekend. The conversation ricocheted wildly between current events, where to find good Indian food, and the ins and outs of (them) raising two young children in Paris. We shared knowing nods about how different the city is for tourists: it’s a dazzling, romantic, breathtaking, … More The Difference Between Visiting Paris, and Living in Paris
I was delighted to be included in an article that appeared yesterday on UpJourney. My thoughts on “Why Life is So Hard” appear HERE. (My comments are near the end of the article.) In other news, we’re currently visiting Valencia, Spain, which is a charming city with a rich, fascinating history. On this mission, Old … More Old Money Makes the UpJourney
I was recently asked to comment privately about the pros and cons of living in Europe. My wife and I have lived in Paris for the past five years, and the Inquiring Mind wanted to know about the relative merits of the experience. After sharing the information privately, I thought it might be a good … More Why Live in Paris?
It was mentioned in a comment from Jean-Louis (merci, monsieur) in August that it might be a good idea to address travel attire. I had posted (and received so many great contributions from our readers) on the Back To School Wardrobe for Old Money Guys and Gals, but I’d never thought to write about what to … More Old Money: Travel Attire
The Indian Ocean. Dar Es Salaam. Tanzania.