Three years ago, on September 22nd, our flight touched down in Vienna. With four suitcases between us, the driver met us at the airport and whisked us away to Bratislava, Slovakia – our new home. Pat was particularly excited. He… Read More ›
Ruminations
Random thoughts on life as a full-time traveler.
The Curse of a Wanderlust Soul
Staying put doesn’t come naturally to me. I don’t view this as a blessing or a curse, just a fact – similar to the facts that I have green eyes, I’m tall, and I sleep with the Thomas Cook European… Read More ›
Amazing World in Between Stories
The World in Between isn’t my story. It’s anyone’s story. And those stories are as varied as the people who live them. When my daughter in law, Emily, received her PhD, Pat and I watched her ceremony online (you go… Read More ›
Why DO I Write This Blog?
A few months ago, I created a “Start Here” for The World in Between. After 155 posts, I needed something to describe who I am and what my blog is about. The “Start Here” section helps readers catch up quickly… Read More ›
Questioning the Relationship between Time and Money
The Hungarian post office is stuck in a time warp. Little old women dole out stamps and scraps of paper resembling lottery tickets, They collect money for utility bills and to initiate wire transfers. Checks do not exist in Hungary…. Read More ›