"Remember that your suitcase is not your closet," quipped Frances Arnold, as she explained that with each trip she packed less and less, and got along just fine. There and Back Again presents many ideas to make a trip more enjoyable with less stress.

The audience was impressed with how Frances incorporated technology in her travel.  Some of us leave technology behind because we just don't understand how to bring it along without incurring huge charges.

Frances and her husband have two travel blogs you'll want to see also. www.travelblog.org/bloggers/travelprof and www.francesquilts.blogspot.com

Find helpful travel information below from currency, safety, to where to stay.

Access-Able Travel http://www.access-able.com/

Provides access information to mature and disabled travellers, including information on accessibile attractions, lodging, transportation and equipment rental.

Bed & Breakfast Inns Online http://www.bbonline.com/

Find a bed and breakfast Inn by location or distinctive feature.

CDC Travelers' Health http://cdc.gov/travel/

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives health information for destinations as well as updates on outbreaks and general advice for travelers on food, disease, vaccinations and more.

CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

Country listings include information about geography, people, ecenomic conditions, maps and more.