Author: Next Time I Go

Next Time I Go shares the joys, mishaps, and realities of travel through personal stories and experiences. From unforgettable destinations to lost luggage, missed connections, and lessons learned along the way, each story offers a look at what made the journey memorable—and what might be done differently next time.

Where Do I Stay in Vegas?

Written by Next Time I Go on September 30, 2026. Posted in Next Time I Go, United States.

Las Vegas Strip and High Roller observation wheel

Easiest way to break up the The Strip is in North/West sections with Flamingo Avenue being the dividing line. There are pros and cons of every area on The Strip. Don’t know...

Go to Vegas

Written by Next Time I Go on September 29, 2026. Posted in Next Time I Go, United States.

Aerial shot of illuminated hotels and resorts on the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada at night.

Whoever said, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can go to Vegas and that’s kind of the same thing,” knew a thing or two. People’s thoughts and opinions on Las Vegas swing like a wild...

How Not to Be an Ameri-Karen

Written by Next Time I Go on September 29, 2026. Posted in Next Time I Go.

You’ll find her prowling along the cobblestone streets of a European city—makeup perfectly contoured and slightly sunbaked from the lack of air conditioning. She’s parched, searching for water...

Go to Switzerland

Written by Next Time I Go on September 29, 2026. Posted in Europe, Featured, Next Time I Go.

The vibrant green plains stand against the Alps’ sharp, snowy angles. The contrast is breathtaking. Switzerland’s landscapes are as diverse as its inhabitants. Its rich history is interwoven with...

Go to Ireland

Written by Next Time I Go on September 29, 2026. Posted in Europe, Next Time I Go.

Rolling green landscape along the Irish coast

NO STRANGERS HERE, JUST FRIENDS YOU HAVEN’T MET – William Butler Yeats Visiting Ireland was one of our top bucket list destinations and the country did not disappoint. Rich in lore and...

Indiana Jones and the Lost Fedora

Written by Next Time I Go on September 29, 2026. Posted in Next Time I Go.

What is archaeology? The official definition is a scientific study of human history and pre-history. But what does archaeology mean to me? Indiana Jones. How many of us grew up...

Go to Greece

Written by Next Time I Go on September 29, 2026. Posted in Europe, Featured, Next Time I Go.

Colorful coastal town overlooking the Mediterranean

Opa! When you think about Greece, what do you think of first? Cradle of Western Civilization? Democracy? Philosophy? Olympic Games? Trojan Horses? Big Fat Greek...

Go to Chicago

Written by Next Time I Go on September 29, 2026. Posted in Next Time I Go, United States.

The Windy City. Second City. Chi-town. The Third Coast. There are a lot of nicknames for Chicago but I always think of it as my kind of town. I’m biased. ...