Finding your very own paradise

It‘s relative, personal and not up for debate.

I am wondering exactly what is my idea of Shangri-La.

Could it be this nightly scenic view from the front porch of the house where I stayed in Kula, Hawaii?

Or this one? Time suspends on the beach.

Perhaps paradise is heavenly Maui coffee at Grandma’s Coffee Shop a half mile from home. It’s not a fancy place by any means. Who cares? Everyone packs the joint on Sunday morning.

Rumor abounds that Oprah appears for breakfast when she is staying down the road at her plantation.

Lastly, this just might be paradise if you are a horse.

Unpacking, or not while traveling

In the scheme of things whether or not you unpack your suitcase or work out of it is not the most crucial decision in the world that you will have to face in 2020 or beyond.

Some folks only unpack when they are staying in one place for three days or more.

Others find that using cubes keep things organized, and they can be removed from a suitcase and easily stacked.

Travelers say that unpacking makes them feel like they are making a temporary space more like home. It relaxes them in unfamilar surroundings.

Whatever your personality and style of travel, it all depends on your own level of comfort. I can't help you out here. (PS. I don't unpack).

Making a new year's travel wish list

Looking out a window at a local restaurant in Canandaigua on a rare balmy late December afternoon, I realized that it was time to add a few places to my future adventures - say like 2021 and beyond.

Here's my advice: There's no time better than making a headstart on major reservations ( note the word, major) to get first choice or rooms and flights.

2020 is set mostly. You'll be able to follow along on my blog.

Here's my advice: Make room for spontaneous trips and quick getaways, too. Not every experience needs to be planned out so far in advance. As for me, I have a couple thoughts that I am mulling over in my mind.

Here's my advice: Take time in the beginning of the new year to go over your techie equipment and throw out what's no longer useful. Purchase new items after careful research.

I did receive some new techie equipment for Christmas including a PortaPow Data Blocker for use when I am in airports and other public places to protect my information. I also have USB adapters to fit with the new Apple plugs.

Stay reading throughout 2020 and you'll be the first to know where I am resting my head.