Yes, Jane knows we are in a recession. Where we are in that recession depends on which economist you ask. The glass half-full types say it will be over tomorrow, while the half-empty folks say it will be over in two years. Regardless, right now, travelers should know that the recession offers some priceless benefits.
Jane is in love. She believes she may have written about the beginning of her love affair about a year ago. But now, the courtship has evolved into full-blown wedded bliss. Jane and her beau are attached at the hip, especially when traveling.
The object of Jane's affection is small, dark, and handsome. Now, ladies, they say that when it comes to love, size doesn't matter. But in Jane's HO, it does. Smaller is better.
My goodness. What a world we are living in. On top of all the other challenges we are currently dealing with, along comes the swine flu. Given the uncanny ability of viruses to wander from country to country, it is only natural that travelers taking to the international skies are a bit skittish these days.
Whether the threat is a pox, political unrest, or a pending tropical storm, Jane would like to tell you, dear reader, about several online resources that any international traveler should keep on her Favorites list.
