by James Fouche | Feb 14, 2019 | Travel, Uncategorized
A holiday on a cruise ship sounds like bliss, but with kids it can be a nightmare. Here is some cruise advice. We’ve all seen the advertisements and heard the stories. Sun, sea, and a monstrously big ship, filled with entertainment, casinos, theater shows, pool...
by James Fouche | Apr 13, 2016 | Travel
A book trip to another country is still a business trip. A lot goes into the planning, especially the costs involved. That’s why it makes sense to fit in as much as possible while you are there. This might mean shifting around some family time to fit in...
by James Fouche | Mar 17, 2016 | Travel
There is a common misconception when it comes to authors. People think the strangest things about them. Some believe it to be the most idyllic profession, involving trips around the world, exciting research missions, sold out book signings, celebrity treatment, and...
by James Fouche | Oct 29, 2015 | Travel
An old saying claims that the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. I wish I could expand more on the validity of this ancient phrase, or speculate more about its origin. What woes must have befallen the poor sap who had coined the phrase? Regardless from...
by James Fouche | Jul 7, 2014 | Travel
Finally the part of the journey that makes the skin tingle and the mouth salivate. Well, I guess its true if you are a wine buff or an alcoholic. Either way, let’s look at the wines. Wine is a diverse indulgence. I do not object to viewing it as a living...
by James Fouche | Jun 18, 2014 | Travel
When we travel somewhere I prefer to set out before sunrise. Best to hit the tar before trucks crawl out of hiding and snail along your intended route. My wife first concluded her exhausting packing regime, then it was my turn. I’m a plotter so most of...
