Author Archives: micetrail

Richardson Bay – almost home

Heading up the Valley in the San Joaquin Amtrak from Bakersfield. So far so good. Of course we haven’t left the station yet.  Train travel isn’t bad and is definitely a money saver. Wifi is provided and power at every … Continue reading →

It is said that if you plan to be a traveler you “need” to make the actual traveling part of the adventure.  Well, honestly, I’m trying really, really hard. Every flight where a short connection is required is on time…and … Continue reading →

Well I’m on my way back from our train through Eastern Europe and Persia (as the locals like to call it). Seems they don’t really buy in to calling themselves Iranian.  Highlights of the trip were Istanbul and Topkapi  Capadoccia … Continue reading →

Sitting here in Vienna after missing my connection by 3 minutes. Never, never, never listen to someone else as to what gate your flight is leaving from. Always check yourself and make sure the flight number and destination are correct … Continue reading →

The Golden Eagle just arrived in Brasov and we’re on our way to Dracula’s Castle. The train is lovely with the compartments not as tiny as anticipated. Food has been great…fresh bread, veggies and desserts. We’re about 40 people on … Continue reading →

Hotel in Budapest Sitting at the airport waiting for my flight via Frankfurt. Lots of issues in Budapest with the migrant situation.   The tour plans via GeoEx and the Golden Eagle keep changing with the situation in southeast Turkey. … Continue reading →

If only they could fly…

Well, that one’s off the list finally.  If you don’t have your fill of penguins, then head on down to South Georgia Islands and the Antarctic continent.  We had a wonderfully put-together trip run by A&K on a beautiful ship, … Continue reading →