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Every year the United Nations publishes a list of the happiest countries in the world. They base this on a three year average of each population’s assessment of their quality of life. In 2025, for the eighth year in a row, Finland has ranked #1. Having never been to Finland, I personally have no idea […]
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People that know me are aware of how much I love trains! Despite my love of rail travel, my experience has been limited to Amtrak and Rocky Mountaineer. Recently, I have been reading about other train lines and rail destinations. Here are two examples of my current infatuations – heck one day I just may […]
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As far as hobbies go, birdwatching is inexpensive, easy to get into and requires very little in the way of equipment. Outside of a guidebook, all you need to get started are binoculars and the right location! Here are four locations within our country that are sure to please! -Cape May, New Jersey – The […]
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I have mentioned in other posts how much my husband and I enjoy visiting Latin America. Today I want to discuss Chile–an incredibly diverse country that I believe will need numerous visits to fully appreciate. We visited in September, when Chile is in transition between winter to spring. We loved it and appreciated the weather […]
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Ok, I may be jumping the gun just the tiniest bit, but I believe that Fall is the perfect time for a vacation! Smaller crowds and great weather are two fantastic reasons but there is also a third one- Fall Foliage! We can jump in a car and drive towards the nearest dazzling leaf […]
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Despite being decimated by Hurricane Helene in September of 2024, Asheville, along with much of the NC Mountains, has rebounded to an incredible degree! There is so much to do and enjoy here! Surrounded by natural beauty and the great outdoors, there is also a huge art scene! Asheville, a foodie haven, has every imaginable […]
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Turks and Caicos are primarily known for pristine beaches, turquoise water and Caribbean luxury. South Caicos is a bit different. It is bordered on the north by the uninhibited East Caicos and is separated from the Turks island. This gives it a more isolated feel. It has less than 1200 permanent residents and you will […]
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While Americans continue to travel domestically, international travel has declined a bit. While there are several possible reasons, I cannot discount the importance of cost. While there have been increased costs in some popular destinations, there are also wonderful locations that continue to be cost-effective. Here are two that are both budget friendly and close […]
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My introduction to Bruges was the 2008 film In Bruges, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. I loved the movie- it was a great dark comedy(my favorite type) but I also fell in love with the look of the city itself. I wanted to see it for myself and eventually I did just that! Bruges […]
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While not 100% true, most people love cruises! If you are considering taking that first cruise, here are a few thoughts you may find helpful: -Think about using a Travel Advisor. We book a lot of cruises and are familiar with the companies. This can be enormously helpful when trying to decide between such a […]
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