Pre Trip Archive

• The off-kilter family photos – mom’s 60th birthday0June 27, 2009

  The off-kilter family photos – mom’s 60th birthday
• Berthing Room #23May 31, 2009

  Berthing Room #2

  On the same day my friend Ali gave birth to her 2nd child, a beautiful little girl named Maggie Rose,...
• The American Round-Up0November 4, 2008

  The American Round-Up

  7:14pm, Pacific Western Time, Nov. 4th 2008 Write that date down because it’s history in the making. I will just come out...
• All the right things – aka -Matt’s back at it again… (Click Title to read full post – Awesome Video!!!)0June 25, 2008

  All the right things – aka -Matt’s back at it again… (Click Title to read full post – Awesome Video!!!)
• Five offbeat paths to travel deals4May 20, 2008

  Five offbeat paths to travel deals

  5 Offbeat Paths To Travel Deals Note: This is a reprint from a story on MSN. Because Beers & Beans is...
• Get Money for Volunteering!0May 16, 2008

  Get Money for Volunteering!

  Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com If you’re looking to volunteer for your next vacation or on your round the world trip you’ve...
• In and Out of Gloria’s Cave (a.k.a Wine Tasting in Sonoma)3May 3, 2008

  In and Out of Gloria’s Cave (a.k.a Wine Tasting in Sonoma)

  Ahhh… wine tasting. Nature’s way of letting a cheapskate get blasted guilt free in a room full of dressed up...