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Guided Tours?

December 1, 2025

When you travel to a new (or even not-so-new) site, do you plan your activities?  Personally, I prefer both  winging it and planning ahead.  How do you plan excursions, especially if the location is new to you? Guided tours can be enormously helpful, often saving money as well as providing an expert on the subject.  […]

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Mackinac Island, Michigan

November 29, 2025

We have never been to Mackinac Island but are tentatively planning a trip for next summer.  Lately I have been talking to friends and doing a bit of reading. To me it sounds like a wonderful place to visit.  Let me  share some of the information with you!  Mackinac Island is located  between the two […]

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Dark Skies in the UK

November 26, 2025

I have to confess that I only recently heard the term  “Dark Sky”  . It is exactly what it sounds like – a place where the night sky is dark and free of light pollution.  Go there to see earth’s wonders – the stars dancing across the sky.   You may also see the Northern […]

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Arctic Adventure in Greenland

November 23, 2025

Are you a “coolcation” traveler?   An increasing number of tourists are heading for polar areas all year around.  The Arctic area is the northernmost of the five major circles of latitude. Yes, you may go look that up!    Adventurers who visit this area often say  of it  unlike anything they have seen before.  […]

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Bahamas Part 2

November 21, 2025

To some, the Caribbean means the Bahamas.  Known for its bright blue waters, pink and white sand beaches and island vibe, it is a stunning escape for divers and hikers as well as  families, couples and friend groups of all types. There are caves to explore , blue holes to dive into. Throughout the islands […]

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Prince Edward County, Canada

November 20, 2025

I have been to many places in Canada – and enjoyed most of them.  I must confess I have never been to Prince Edward County (PEC),however.  Let’s take a look and see what it offers! Located on the NE shore of Lake Ontario, it is known for its sand banks, food, wine, and friendly people.  […]

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Boston In The Winter?

November 16, 2025

Let’s say you don’t ski but would nonetheless enjoy a winter vacation .  Amazingly (at least for me!)  Boston could be what you are looking for!  While I really enjoy the city, I have only seen it in the summer.  Here are a few suggestions that I may try if I find myself there in […]

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High Speed Travel in the US?

November 13, 2025

If you have traveled in Europe, you know how helpful high speed trains are.  Usually less expensive than short haul flights, they are especially convenient when crossing country borders.  They are also great for connecting  cities in the same country!  One runs underneath the English Channel and connects the UK with the rest of Europe.  […]

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Scotland – Inverness & the Flow Country

November 11, 2025

We loved Scotland and enjoyed every minute there!  I wish we had been there longer to see more of the country, however.  We spent a lot of time around Edinburg, a wonderful city.  On our next visit, we plan to spend more time in rural Scotland. Inverness, in the Scottish highlands, would be a great […]

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Washington DC

November 10, 2025

It has been a few months since my last visit to Washington. My husband and I took the trip specifically to see the city with each other.  We had been there several times when our kids were small to show them the city. It was always in the summer, hot, sweaty and crowded.  I had […]

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