https://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-blog.html Mousetours Travel Blog keeps you up to date on our latest travel tips and trip ideas on mousetourstravels.com Changes and updates, readers additions, adventure stories too. en-us travel Sun, 4 Dec 2022 14:57:24 -0500 Sun, 4 Dec 2022 14:57:24 -0500 mousetourstravels.com https://www.mousetourstravels.com/2022-travels.html2c6659d372da38da6e831440ff414651After COVID, all seven continents in one year was a worthy goal for our 2022 travels.. Sun, 4 Dec 2022 14:56:58 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/2021-travels.html577b56c3afd9a020e4ec9c5f369ba757Our 2021 travels were only domestic. COVID kept us close home. Road trips and a cautious flights but still fun. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:11:39 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/2020-travels.html18d52a732ccd630acd93e3a495c71cdfOur 2020 travels were slim. COVID kept us home too. One trip to the Three Guyanas, but dreaming of travel next year. Tue, 1 Dec 2020 15:42:18 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/three-guyanas.html98c44e5b0a6b0833fe5e67f64c533690Love discovering less touristed regions? The three Guyanas are tucked up in the north east corner of South America that doesn’t get much attention. Wed, 4 Nov 2020 19:09:26 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/2019-travels.htmlb10549381f409c2f7507c43d4bffd99bOn our 2019 travels, it was independent travel, a custom tour and a group tour. All work beautifully... just depends on where you’re going and what you want. Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:21:51 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/vietnam-and-cambodia.htmla98e350f100515cbbf8c00e94c4d16a4The Mekong River… Vietnam and Cambodia as we barged along this mighty river that traverses much of Southeast Asia. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:24:38 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/galicia.html48c5af2eb84377ba7b1064590f6dff2bGalicia and nearby provinces are less traveled. Drive to discover castles and Paradores, little pleasures and ancient wonders. Wed, 3 Jul 2019 17:03:43 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/ethiopia.html382cbb3d53f6df7d92da41e3a4c51fa6Go to Ethiopia to see the rock hewn churches, or the endemic wildlife, or the tribal areas. Whatever calls you just go, it’s worth the effort. Tue, 9 Apr 2019 15:15:41 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/balkans.html7e35aab062927fb707ff57d90e2cf466We called this a blitz through the Balkans because we tour through 8 Balkan countries in only three weeks. Definitely highlights only… but great fun. Tue, 9 Apr 2019 15:14:25 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/2018-travels.html531e645538cc43c6d4445044ddc41c7dOn our 2018 travels, we tried group tours. We're independent travelers, but for some areas, tours are best… and group tours can be fun if you choose the right one. Tue, 9 Apr 2019 15:13:21 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/brian-mcewan-born-1947-birmingham-england-uk-.html71018bc8c9e7088ca0a31e33bb7cc751Brian where is your brother Derek last I heard he was in Thailand Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:24:42 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/pincher-creek-alberta-peter-james-macmcewan-married-mary-gladstone.htmlcd74eba209d64512c856336d09a47642We are related to MacEwans from Bollingbrook, Ontario, Canada. Looking to find out how Peter James McEwan is related to Abraham McEwen, both born in Lanark Thu, 14 Mar 2019 12:23:19 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/caucasus.htmlc9e251b518d2748c56ba314a6e9ee279Just what is the Caucasus? It’s the region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea and home to the Caucasus Mountains. Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Explore it here. Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:03:40 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/whales-in-baja.html78c9f3eedc10f99936530854f4e291beWe had watched gray whales migrate up and down the coast… what fun it was to have close encounters with those whales in Baja California’s warm lagoons. Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:02:04 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/cuban-classic-cars.htmla7ee6c6a3cbc0a673a77241e4a0bfeabYes, you should go to Cuba… and Cuban classic cars are one good reason to go! Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:00:49 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/discovery.html61e8b927c802bfb9706216e0cb93497dYears ago a family member from New York, sent my father and his siblings, an aunt and uncle, a book on the MacKewen family history. I had vowed that one Tue, 7 Aug 2018 18:22:01 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/2017-travels.html9559408a2932d501857cfff9c63ac43aOur 2017 travels took us on wonderful international adventures… An exotic road trip to Central Asia and a domestic road trip to see the total eclipse of the sun. Mon, 9 Apr 2018 17:47:29 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/is-the-water-safe.html14655d5b3d14308f019b51dd2f1337afWater safety includes knowing when to drink only bottled water, when and where you can swim... Is the water safe is a good question to ask yourself. Tue, 5 Sep 2017 19:23:16 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/silk-road.html5ff0054eca6bb9ae5949904eb5ba801eThs silk road has called adventurers since ancient times... why not go yourself? Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:56:35 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-security-alert-packing-guide.htmla2389899088dabec8e7fd9dfa7cc4afbStay alert to what you can take and where to pack it when you fly. Our travel security alert packing guide will help you prepare for your flight and get through security checkpoints. Tue, 28 Mar 2017 18:55:15 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/acceptable-identification-document.html01bcdf4ce4429c460c559d03dc197d32When you go through airports, you need an acceptable identification document, so what qualifies? Sat, 4 Mar 2017 09:18:40 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/2016-travels.html9cd3bc10ccc39d90f95c16f4e48e9395Our 2016 travels took us on domestic and international adventures… to look for culture, wildlife and antique airplanes. Fri, 25 Nov 2016 18:01:08 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/trusted-traveler-programs.htmldb29bf2f0262afea82ebba07fbc93e6eU.S. government Trusted Traveler Programs... designed to get some travelers through customs faster. TSA Pre-Check gets you through security faster. What they are and where to get info. Thu, 7 Jul 2016 08:30:49 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/keys-to-the-castle.htmlf8662d47aaeb2848dec8c982549f2e50A castle stay is always fun, but what if they give you the keys to the castle?! Sun, 24 Jan 2016 13:29:57 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/2015-travels.html508e4e5097f631e9a709f3051a726f84Our 2015 travels took us on international adventures… sailing in the Caribbean, driving southern Spain, on a wildlife adventure in Brazil, and a ramble through Ireland. Antique airplanes too. Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:31:00 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/africa-dream-list.htmlbc4a6a99c7f342bbaccc1f4549f937faYou dream of Africa, but it's a BIG continent. Do you want a safari or something else? Our Africa dream list has tips and stories to help decide Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:02:01 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/tourist-angel.html5aa5336e877fd02d844d0f8f59747d4dWe met our latest tourist angel in Granada, Spain. Expect good things to happen when you travel and you’ll find people willing to help and plans falling into place. Sun, 14 Jun 2015 17:10:13 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/normandy-beaches.htmlf9d824e953294bd10db0258a87e48284The Normandy Beaches - the D-Day Invasion Beaches - are beautiful and peaceful now, but there reminders of their history all over. Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:12:25 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/adventure-cruises.html67c30efcdd59fb1bb037e5438435aac4Sometimes adventure cruises are the only way to explore off the beaten track or experience a scenic wonder. Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:34:44 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/tapas.htmlcd8c9d2f8e583e0c4e672f4d2170b1d1The Spaniards eat dinner late, so you'll learn to love tapas and raciones. What they are and where to find them. Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:17:06 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/sustainable-tourism.html989161215e83502ddeae730f0c489b6aSustainable tourism protects the cultures you're traveling to see... Eco-travel caring for the people and the environment. Mon, 9 Feb 2015 09:15:14 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/grand-canyon.htmledb2a6719852567779c697fa88a8cd6dThe Grand Canyon is one of those world's natural treasures everyone wants to see… You do don’t you? Want to visit? Let’s see if we can entice you… Thu, 5 Feb 2015 09:15:54 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/norway-fjord-drive.html07efe4ce763d84d5525b2cbd88d0f45bA Norway Fjord drive rather than a cruise lets you see the fjords from many angles... and see the countryside too. Here's one itinerary to think about. Thu, 22 Jan 2015 21:39:23 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/what-are-hotels-called.html56960fa3c1c10db9da9fb367e28de2c3A hotel is called a hotel or an auberge or a locanda. It depends on what language you're looking in. So what are hotels called? We'll give you some names. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:36:52 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/big-hotels.htmlebe98fc8a48df5cc536f8e0d3f06881fBig hotels can be expensive, but they many have a great location and be cheaper than you think. When you should consider staying in one. Fri, 9 Jan 2015 16:16:44 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/mixed-weather-packing-list.html9541e76c076d61c59e2a8b314166fc79A basic packing list needs to be tweaked for each trip... especially if you might run in to hot AND cold weather. Here's our mixed weather packing list. Tue, 6 Jan 2015 13:38:55 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/avoid-theft.html88941648baed71b6c9da4cd52e3b808eA few of our tips on how to avoid theft when you travel… dress to blend in, stay alert, wear a money belt, and more things we've learned on our travels. Sat, 3 Jan 2015 12:07:53 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/travel-advisories.html4a5cdead24db017c7c2f22b31053a761Travel Advisories can be warnings or alerts. Governments issue them to warn you and keep you safe... Learn to read between the lines... what to do with each... Mon, 15 Dec 2014 18:53:46 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/foreign-toilets.htmlcf3bc8731b1987461b0d3b1de570c04cForeign toilets may be really different than you're used to at home.... some notes about what to expect. Mon, 1 Dec 2014 20:16:46 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/2014-travels.html95c6f367666df03696a25ef644912604Our 2014 travels took us on international adventures to Ecuador, Spain and Norway. Later in the year, antique airplanes and friends had us visiting cities around the U.S. Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:24:05 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/australian-road-signs.html3764175c9a212200565e4ad14f4d5582Australian road signs sometimes tease of animals you want to see, but not too close to the road! Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:37:56 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/packing-list.html1c5e3d01adb165be41b196487e7d183dOur packing list leads you to tips for getting everything you need ready for your trip. What are the basics you need? For hot weather? For cold weather? Medications? Cosmetics? Tue, 25 Nov 2014 12:29:38 -0500 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/collecting-passport-stamps.html13ba1aa2993ca9a447be2aa2939b44dcCollecting passport stamps is not a thing of the past... you may not get them in Europe, but you can get plenty in other parts of the world. How to get a bunch in Africa and great travel memories... Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:58:28 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/cold-weather-packing-list.html5e5babf0d1b5fc90c5868e7a5957f8c5Our cold weather packing list gives you tips for warm, happy travel in winter -- or Antactic summer. Even with thermals, keep it light for happier travel. Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:33:57 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/electricity-worldwide.html4368cfedfde28dfea5d4ed676462cd22Travelers need to know about electricity worldwide. Foreign electricity? It’s delivered differently around the world. Our travel tips prepare you, so you'll be in charge, or at least charged up... Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:56:24 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/oktoberfest.html6e3c245fe043ce5b0cea81ad8b418410Oktoberfest... festival, beer bash, parades with festive beer wagons, oomph bands. t's in September and you should go. Fri, 26 Sep 2014 20:27:29 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/dual-voltage-appliances.html5ccfeac9473a19234f7fb926b5551e44Look for dual voltage appliances when you're buying electronic devices for international travel... that way they'll work anywhere in the world. Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:00:08 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/basic-packing-list.htmld607110820c13c44f92d73275bc01b00Our basic packing list gives you tips on what to pack. How not to pack too much. Do like we do and keep it light for happier travel. Mon, 8 Sep 2014 15:32:07 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/airport-arrival.html1e815c32962571b26029d26bf290b3ffWhat to expect upon your airport arrival in a foreign country... immigration, customs and the crowds. Sat, 30 Aug 2014 13:47:08 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/traveling-with-pills.html1873b97de5b0776a862fe8a3158ffe34You won't have any problems traveling with pills, and yes, take them in your carry-on bag. Here are some tips... Wed, 2 Jul 2014 11:30:51 -0400 https://www.mousetourstravels.com/pepto-bismol.html04efd44973e4849a67729ba045e1fb76An ounce (or two) of prevention...... but in this case literally..... Pepto-Bismol can help keep you healthy no matter where you travel. Sat, 24 May 2014 09:39:52 -0400