Reshaping First Impressions: How I Fell in Love with Melbourne
Are you like me? Do you sometimes make an initial impression – whether about a person, place or situation – that later turns out to be completely wrong? Do you. ...Read more
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Are you like me? Do you sometimes make an initial impression – whether about a person, place or situation – that later turns out to be completely wrong? Do you. ...Read more
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Australia’s legendary Great Barrier Reef is on the bucket list of most scuba divers and avid snorkelers. It certainly has been on mine. So, as I was nearing the end. ...Read more
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Traveling is great, but some aspects – like waiting in long lines for airport security or U.S. immigration – can be very un-fun. However, Global Entry and TSA PreCheck’s expedited. ...Read more
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A trip to South Africa’s Cape Town is not complete without a visit to Robben Island. In my view, it is a Cape Town “must see” as a powerful piece. ...Read more
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This post continues with more favorite things to do in Cape Town – touring Cape Town by a double-decker sightseeing bus, walking the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, shopping at an African. ...Read more
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South Africa’s Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It consistently makes its way onto many “best of” travel lists and I totally agree! Cape Town (and its. ...Read more
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My 3-week New Zealand travel itinerary listed a “Heli-Hike” in South Island’s Glacier Country. Hmm…. sounded intriguing! But what exactly was I getting myself into? Well, it turns out, a. ...Read more
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I described Istanbul’s beautiful Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in the last article. In this Part 2 post, I continue with the last three not-to-be-missed top Istanbul sights (in the historic old city) on. ...Read more
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Istanbul has been working its way up to the top of my “dream list” for quite a while. And now, thanks to Turkish Airlines, I was actually here in Istanbul. ...Read more