Travel Plans are Progressing - January 2023

Luggage Update

As international travel is opening up, we're inventorying our travel clothes and luggage.  Over Christmas, I gave my spouse a hard-shell carry-on with spinner wheels. All of our other wheeled luggage have just two wheels and I recalled hearing a wistful comment about the possible benefits of luggage that had four wheels.

Below is the "AWAY Travel" carry-on piece that I purchased as a gift. This luggage received very high reviews from the New York Times' Wirecutter, SFGate and even Good Housekeeping. Moreover, shipping was free and returns are permitted within a generous 100 days. This piece also can be expanded by 2.25 inches. So, there is some extra room for souvenirs. The only downside that caught my eye is that the polycarbonate shell can become marked easily. Frankly, as long as the luggage contents are protected, external blemishes are not very worrisome. I thought the 'pink' color of the piece would help visual identification.

Where Will We Be Traveling to in 2023 and 2024?

Over the next 30 months, our travel schedule will be busy. While our plans are still subject to change, below is what's on tap, so far. 

• Polar Expedition, Antarctica 
• Viewing Frank Lloyd Wright Homes, Chicago
• Hiking and Fishing in Lassen Volcanic National Park
• Visit to San Francisco National Park at the Golden Gate
• Big Island Visit, Hawaii
• Cruise from Iceland to Spain, with a Longer Barcelona visit 
• The Galapagos, Ecuador and Machu Picchu, Peru
• Kenya Safari