Why can’t online travel planning be easier? When Pete and I were planning our recent extended stay in Alaska, we spent an incredible amount of online time coordinating each aspect of our trip. In order to get the best deals, we jumped from site to site and back again, sometimes finding the attractive fare or [...]
Archive | March, 2009
ON THE WINGS OF EAGLES
The National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota, is a fun destination to observe and learn about bald eagles. Set on the waterfront of the Mississipi River southeast of the Twin Cities, the Center’s soaring windows and observation deck offer a thrilling afternoon’s eyeful of our national symbol. These magnificent birds seem to love the acrobatic [...]
NETBOOKS – LESS IS MORE THESE DAYS
My laptop is at least six years old, maybe more, with a painfully slow 512MB processor. I’ve wanted to replace it for quite some time, and have needed one for about the last six months, but haven’t been able to take the plunge. Hauling around an external keyboard, even though Santa sent me a rubbery [...]

Peter and Betsy Wuebker are location-independent professionals who share what they know about travel, simplicity and integrating work with life.