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Let’s keep the travel spirit alive

The virus can stop our travel plans....but not our travel dreams - Rick Steves, NY Times Travel Editor had said that at the height of the pandemic. Despite all…


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We Can Travel Again

Someone asked me recently, "Do I miss traveling?" And I paused and thought it was a tricky question. I don't miss the lineups at the airport. I don't miss…


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What Makes Love Last?

I recently discovered a podcast called What Makes Love Last? which captured exactly what I needed to hear at the moment about love, life and relationships.


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Happy Birthday The Same Sky!

Wow - a year ago this past weekend was my official book launch of The Same Sky, my travel memoir in Tibet and Southeast Asia after a failed relationship.…


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We discover the most interesting things when we aren’t looking for them

When I think about highlights from 2014, I remember my trip to Buenos Aires.  I'm reminded of how the beauty of traveling is in discovering the unknown and…


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Rest in Peace IYee

One of the saddest moments this year has been my favorite aunt passing away.  My "I-Yee" was a rock for us:  she was a big sister and best friend to my mom, a…


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Postcards of Argentina (Part 2)

We were in Argentina to celebrate our 2nd year anniversary and I felt really blessed to be in such an amazing country with my hubby.  On our actual anniversary…


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Postcards of Argentina (Part 1)

When we first arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina last week, we weren't sure what to expect.  Then we discovered the explosion of color in the Boca area famous…


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If you ever want to treat yourself…take a cooking class in Maine!

I treated myself this month and took a cooking course all the way up in Camden, Maine for a few days.  Initially, I was nervous because I wasn't sure if…


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Eating a Japadog in Vancouver and other food highlights

One of my favorite pastimes when I visit Vancouver is EATING at all my favorite restaurants.  I tick off the food on my "to eat" checklist during my limited…


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