My Year in Review 2010

As my birthday has just passed I started to think about the last year and how quickly it has passed and how much has happened. I have written previously about my job and some of the changes that have impacted my life. One of the things which I had to do was put my life on hold and I was not able to travel. Not being able to travel for leisure is probably had the most impact on my well being.

Next year (that is 2011) I have a cruise planned for January and now I have been asked if I want to goto Paris in April to spend a week with a friend. So far I think 2011 is looking up for me.

Go Go Gadget

Kinda catchy! Due to the changes at my job I am traveling a lot more and on really short notice. Because of this I have had to put together a ‘Go Bag’ which is my quick grab and go bag. The bag I am using is my Maxpedition Vulture backpack I received from my brother and his wife a couple of years ago. It has been with me on my world travels and still looks brand new. What I love about this bag is the versatility and toughness. It stands up to all kinds of abuse and even though it has been with me on all my travels over the past 3 years it still looks brand new. Since I get so many questions about my bag I was wondering what bag others use for their main short term travel bag? Do you have a favorite backpack, duffel or sling pack?

My Go Bag

Now Something to Think About…

I have been collecting Air Miles for several years and have finally surpassed the 10,000 mark. Normally I would use them as fast as I would collect them so it was difficult to accumulate a good number. Now that I have all these Air Miles I have to find a place to go. Cannot let them sit there getting lonely so I am in trip planning mode again. Now where to go, so many choices…..