I've been to 29 US States and 46 countries.
New Albany (Ohio) to Toronto: driving with stops for lunch, gas, and lodging
I did Toronto - Niagara Falls - Buffalo by train November 2019. I would skip the hotel in Buffalo. There's no point in driving back and forth. Arrive at the Falls the afternoon/evening of Day 1 for the night view, then spend the morning of Day 2 seeing them in daylight.... See More
China: Viability and tips for a two-week trip to China.
Two years ago, my dad and I went to China for 2 weeks. We flew from San Francisco to Xi'an for 4 days, flew to Beijing for 5 days, and took the train to Hangzhou for 1 night and to Shanghai for 4 days, then flew home from there. Two days in Suzhou was on our... See More
Australia: What about my cell phone in AU?
I've been to Australia five times so far. My T-Mobile data service works in many countries outside the US, but at a slower 2G speed (vs 4G in the US) at no extra cost, plus $0.20 per minute to make calls. Before I had T-Mobile, I bought a prepaid phone there... See More
Hanford: Hotels in Hanford, CA
About a decade ago, my sister and brother-in-law attended a wedding in Hanford and I went along to babysit my niece. We spent the night at the Comfort Inn Hanford Lemoore, which is currently rated #3 overall out of 13 on Tripadvisor, and #1 for best value. Hanford... See More
