On my very first trip to Europe I could barely lift my backpack, whose content 
included enough soap, shampoo, and tampons to get me through three months. But it eventually dawned on me: Just like us, people all over the world take care of their sore throats, their periods, their cuts and scrapes—and have the products and medicines to do so. So now, when it comes to toiletries, my trick for packing light is to take just enough to get me started. Then I replenish my supplies at a pharmacy (which Brits refer to as a “chemist”), grocery, or department store on the road. Continue reading “My Packing List & Tips: Part 2”
My Packing List & Tips: Part 1
My Rick Steves’ Europe tour members are often amazed at how small my suitcase is, and that I manage to fit in everything I need for a trip that’s ten days, three weeks, or even longer.
Time Travel With a Rick Steves Guide: 1991
“Oh my gosh, are you okay?!” The first-aid instructor dropped my wrist in surprise after demonstrating to the class how to check a pulse. Continue reading “Time Travel With a Rick Steves Guide: 1991”
Inspiration for a Lifetime: Travel Abroad With Your Kids
[Note from Margaret: Something to keep in mind for that much-anticipated future date when we can safely begin traveling again…] Continue reading “Inspiration for a Lifetime: Travel Abroad With Your Kids”