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Jungle WOWS of Palau

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Jungle WOWS of Palau

When I was twelve years old, a harmless garter snake crossed my path and put me into panic mode. Now, mor ...

When I was twelve years old, a harmless garter snake crossed my path and put me into panic mode. Now, more than half a century later, I still get the heebie-jeebies whenever I think of one. So after h ...

September 01, 2024
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Chill Time on Kontoglialos Beach

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Chill Time on Kontoglialos Beach

My office look-out today is Kontoglialos Beach, one of the less crowded yet sensational strips of golden ...

My office look-out today is Kontoglialos Beach, one of the less crowded yet sensational strips of golden shoreline that edges the island of Corfu. The tiered patio deck that stretches out before me is ...

July 03, 2024
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Amazing Alaska – Rain or Shine

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Amazing Alaska – Rain or Shine

“Be prepared for liquid sunshine,” an experienced traveling friend says, while I prepare to pack for our ...

“Be prepared for liquid sunshine,” an experienced traveling friend says, while I prepare to pack for our Carnival cruise. “And don’t forget to layer up. Alaska can get pretty chilly.” ...

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Weaving Through History At Colossal Cave Mountain Park

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Weaving Through History At Colossal Cave Mountain Park

The fit spelunkers suit up with hard hats and headlamps. They’re told to remove cumbersome backpacks that ...

The fit spelunkers suit up with hard hats and headlamps. They’re told to remove cumbersome backpacks that may hamper their maneuverability through claustrophobically confined spaces. “Does anyone feel ...

October 30, 2023
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Rekindling Romance On The Cook Islands

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Rekindling Romance On The Cook Islands

After years of marriage, romance often needs to be rekindled – maybe a new knot needs tying, a milestone ...

After years of marriage, romance often needs to be rekindled – maybe a new knot needs tying, a milestone anniversary needs toasting or vows need renewing. Whether you’re rejuvenating an old-time relat ...

October 30, 2023
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London’s Favourite Haunts

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London’s Favourite Haunts

He’s dressed from head to toe in raven black and melds seamlessly into the pitch-dark night. In one hand ...

He’s dressed from head to toe in raven black and melds seamlessly into the pitch-dark night. In one hand is an umbrella that doubles as a cane. In the other, a flashlight, waiting to come to life. Tim ...

September 26, 2023
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Geothermally Grounded

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Geothermally Grounded

How can we, as homeowners, manage to keep up with our rising energy bills and still keep warm and cozy? W ...

How can we, as homeowners, manage to keep up with our rising energy bills and still keep warm and cozy? With all the push to ‘go green’ these days, doesn’t it make sense to check out the resources tha ...

August 29, 2023
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Cruising Into Our 70’s

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Cruising Into Our 70’s

It’s not every day you turn 70. Some of us cringe at the thought of advancing another decade, yet I welco ...

It’s not every day you turn 70. Some of us cringe at the thought of advancing another decade, yet I welcome this milestone with glee. The sixties have been a toughie: losing a parent; dealing with anx ...

July 28, 2023
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The Healing Power of Music

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The Healing Power of Music

A group of Alzheimer’s patients gather in the recreation room of the care facility, my mom is one of them ...

A group of Alzheimer’s patients gather in the recreation room of the care facility, my mom is one of them. She sits in a chair, off to the side. Her eyes are vacant; her mind is somewhere far away. Th ...

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Getaway To Gananoque

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Getaway To Gananoque

“Welcome to Gananoque,” my husband reads, pronouncing it incorrectly, as we cruise beneath the stone and ...

“Welcome to Gananoque,” my husband reads, pronouncing it incorrectly, as we cruise beneath the stone and timber archway. “It’s actually Gan-an-ock-way,” I respond, sounding out each syllable, “and it ...

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Sweetheart Sites of Seattle

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Sweetheart Sites of Seattle

Pike Place Market. It’s that time of year again – when chocolate boxes are carved into hearts, roses brim ...

Pike Place Market. It’s that time of year again – when chocolate boxes are carved into hearts, roses brim from corner grocers, and cupid comes out of hiding. So, how are you going to celebrate the big ...

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GOING WITH THE FLOW IN SOUTHERN FRANCE

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GOING WITH THE FLOW IN SOUTHERN FRANCE

When Mother Nature opens her floodgates, all you can do is go with the flow. Pre-Covid, my husband and I ...

When Mother Nature opens her floodgates, all you can do is go with the flow. Pre-Covid, my husband and I were on a Viking European River cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam, but because of high water le ...

November 25, 2022
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BIRTHDAY ADVENTURES WITH OUR INNER CHILD

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BIRTHDAY ADVENTURES WITH OUR INNER CHILD

When I was eight years old, I had hopes of being a gymnast. Even though it was well before the trampoline ...

When I was eight years old, I had hopes of being a gymnast. Even though it was well before the trampoline craze, I had one in my backyard. And I was forever bouncing, twisting, and flipping to my hear ...

March 24, 2022
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WHEN IN ROME… LET IT RAIN!

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WHEN IN ROME… LET IT RAIN!

“You won't need your rain jacket,” Brent suggests, while I attempt to close my overflowing suitcase. “Rom ...

“You won't need your rain jacket,” Brent suggests, while I attempt to close my overflowing suitcase. “Rome's having a heat wave.” Although my travel-savvy hubby just has a carry-on, in hindsight, it m ...

October 27, 2021
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DELECTABLE EDIBLES

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DELECTABLE EDIBLES

Blueberry Yogurt, Sour Peach, Sticky Toffee Pudding. If you think I’m referring to ice cream flavours or ...

Blueberry Yogurt, Sour Peach, Sticky Toffee Pudding. If you think I’m referring to ice cream flavours or decadent desserts, guess again. You certainly won’t find them in a candy store for kids, but ad ...

October 27, 2021
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