Was I Lost or a Loser in Milan?

Let me introduce you to one of the chapters in my travel memoirs. I had many collaborators – thank you all very much! During the summer of 2008, I traveled to Italy with my 21 year old niece and 14 year old daughter. We had one day in Milan, a stopover on the way to Florence. Milan had much to offer us, but what I wanted to see more than... read more

Life Without Costco

Can I live without a Costco Membership? After 20 years of membership, I did not renew my Costco card when it expired last October. I am trying an experiment to see how long I can last without shopping there. (This also includes not asking friends to get me stuff there). What will fill the void left behind? As therapy for my withdrawal, I’ve... read more

TraVal Post – The Opera Story

This is where I want to try out some of my travel stories with you. I’d love your feedback. Opening Night: San Diego Opera and Turandot I am still humming the tune to nessun dorma. It was a spectacular night. I measure an opera’s success by its power to move me. I was not disappointed. It was right up there with my La Boheme... read more