Why Berlin When we travel we like to participate in festivals, local events, things that are different and not necessarily touristy. So, the hubs likes to run marathons. I don't get it but he … [Read More...]
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Being left in the jungle…
I am assuming you have read my bit on Angel Falls. We had spent the last several days trying to get to the falls and then we finally made it. It was really amazing and I have said this over and … [Read More...]
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Japan – A place of Contradictions
Going to Japan was a last minute decision for us and I did not realize how much research I would need to do to make the trip enjoyable. First, as you start to prep the trip, you get a sense of a completely different world. Then it starts to get quite confusing. Will there be […]
Mardi Gras, Carnival, Easter and Lent
Mardi Gras Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is celebrated around the world by Catholics (and non-Catholics who just like to enjoy themselves). The day is actually more than just one day as the festivities begin sometimes weeks ahead with glorious cakes and indulgence. Some parts of the world refer to it as Carnival, and they […]
6 Things I Learned by Watching the Eclipse
A total solar eclipse occurred over the United States in August of 2017. The hubs and I went to Wyoming to see it. Here is what we learned: 1. What is an Eclipse Really Let’s quote NASA on this one: Sometimes when the moon orbits Earth, it moves between the sun and Earth. When this […]
Morocco: Kindness and Olives
As part of our cruise in Spain, we headed down the north west part of Africa to the Canary Islands. In the area, the ship stopped off in Casablanca, Morocco. I had mixed emotions. First there isn’t really much to do in Casablanca. Since going, anytime I tell any Moroccan that I went to Casablanca, […]
Ideas for a Vacation
I try to accomplish ‘things’ when we head out for a vacation. We want to have good ideas for a vacation, not just a tour. Is it a historical site that I want to see? Did something spectacular happen there? Is something amazing going on in that city. In order to help this and […]
Going to Copenhagen via a Train on a Boat
A few years ago we went to Berlin and were looking for a second place to go on this leg of the vacation. My husband wanted to go to Copenhagen and I was rather indifferent. Since that trip, Copenhagen has become one of my favorite cities and I cannot wait to return. Getting there was […]
How to Peacefully Travel with your Partner
The popular saying of “You do not really know someone until you travel with them” is quite true. This is why many couples go on road trips together before deciding to get married. It is impossible to maintain any sort of falsehoods that you may have during extended travel. My husband and I have traveled […]
London Pubs
While in London, we visited quite a number of London pubs (for research of course). I talked to several people about the difference of a London pub to a bar anywhere else in the world. Here were some of the responses that are worth noting: It started with the Romans When the Romans […]
Top Places to Eat in Paris
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People are always asking me my favorite places to eat in Paris. These are my favorite, or reliable, ones as of March 2017. Please comment below if you have additional favorites to add! La Trattoria di Bellagio If you find yourself near Port Maillot, stop by this nice Italian place. They have a great […]
7 Reasons to Visit South America
I have caught myself talking about South America a lot this week. It is my favorite continent for a variety of reasons and I wish more people, especially more Americans would visit it. Below I have compiled a list of “7 reasons you should visit South America”. The Reasons: 1. The Food Eating in most […]