Houseguests and hosting...
The good the bad and the sloppy. My best advice from both perspectives; travelers who stay in the homes of people they know and the folks who welcome them.
The Barbeque and Other Social Conundrums
I recently attended the birthday party of a neighbor held outside on their lawn. The set up was perfect; tables and chairs under a large tent that provided some much-needed shade. The meal was catered by a barbeque outfit, the kind that pulls right onto the venue with...
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Being a Guest on Fourth of July
I was fortunate to spend my Fourth of July weekend as the guest of a couple who live in a lovely home on Chesapeake Bay. I arrived on Saturday afternoon, about two hours before my hosts’ annual Fourth of July celebration began. I had been asked to arrive early, get...
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Visiting the New Baby…Istiqbal
Visiting a new baby and their family in Kuwait.
read moreMy Visit to Kuwait, from KFC to Covering
Differences and similarities between Kuwait and the United States
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Ramadan in Kuwait from My Perspective
My trip to Kuwait coincides with Ramadan. I won’t even attempt to explain this observance from a religious or historical perspective because I don’t have the appropriate knowledge. But here’s what it’s like for an American, who is not Muslim, visiting Kuwait during...
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Traveling to Kuwait….The 24 Hour Trip
We left our house near Richmond Virginia at 4:00 p.m. and got to Dulles Airport in good time and with surprising little traffic. Found long term parking and hopped the shuttle to the international terminal. Our tickets identified our airline as American operated by...
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