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We flew into Atlanta on Thursday 3/18 with a bit of trepidation. The news was rife with warnings of cancelled flights in Atlanta. Fortunately, our 3.5 layover was uneventful – we spent our time talking about our upcoming trip and watching the clock! We slept (sorta!) on the 6.5 hour trip to Lima, landing […]
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Eastern Europe is having a moment so let’s move beyond Croatia (as wonderful as it is), and take a look at Slovenia, formerly a part of Yugoslavia.Half the size of Switzerland, this tiny, mountainous country is located where the Alps meet the Adriatic. These “Julian Alps” are rugged with glacial bowls and dense forests. It […]
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Our National Parks are arguably the best US vacations for everyone–singles, couples and families. There are so many choices each with its own distinctive features. They are located all around the country. Some are only open for one season, others are open all year around. What are you looking for? If you are looking for […]
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Despite the recent warmth, winter has a few more tricks up her sleeve! Eventually though summer will be here and as hard as it may be to believe, we will want to escape! I am going to jump the calendar forward and name a few cool places that you will love when the dog […]
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As some of you know, I am a big fan of Latin America! While I have visited some of its countries, I want to visit more! So many countries with so much to offer: the Amazon River, jungles, deserts, waterfalls, and two oceans! For me, it is a difficult decision to make but fortunately, I […]
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Located near Moab, Utah, this high desert park’s altitude is 4,000+ft.. Bordered by the Colorado River, there is plenty to see! The park’s claim to fame are its natural sandstone arches, the largest collection in the world. With over 2,000 of these arches, you will stay active! The park has a multitude of sites to […]
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I wrote about Santa Fe a year ago – this is the encore! Those of us from the east coast, especially the southeast, are used to thinking what a beautiful place we live in… and we do! Santa Fe is just as beautiful but in a totally different way. No live oaks or moss in […]
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The Galapagos Islands are an enormously popular tourist destination. Many of these tours are via cruise–but not all of them. If you go by ship, it will usually be an expedition cruise specifically dedicated to island exploration. Visiting by land can also be satisfying. If you enjoyed the Galapagos you will likely enjoy other wildlife […]
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In July 2025, the United States made the decision to withdraw from UNESCO effective 12/31/26. To me, this is unfortunate as these sites represent some of the most culturally and historically valuable sites in existence. UNESCO sites, of course, are still worthwhile to visit and their existence is valuable to our understanding of the […]
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Everybody loves to pay less and get more! In an effort to do exactly that my husband and I alternate our more expensive vacations with less costly ones. It works well for us-we are in charge of our itinerary and can adjust as necessary. While everyone’s taste differs here are examples that we use to […]
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