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Dream Life vs. Real Life

“Dream Life vs. Real Life” or “Why I Won’t Quit My Job”… I’m going to turn 40 later this year. My 30s flew by….

California03/15/2013<06/01/2023

Isn’t it funny how we can miss something wonderful that is practically right under our noses? That is what happened to me on several…

Brazil03/08/2013<02/13/2018

In a way, Brazil is my second home. All of my husband’s family lives there, and we visit them about once a year for…

This post is part of my on-going series about quality travel. Find out what it is and why it’s important, and if you missed…

This is the second post in an on-going series about quality travel: mindful, responsible travel that results in a more quality travel experience for…

In 2012, I had the opportunity to take part in a fascinating discussion on the reasons for sustainable travel, first online and then in…

Czech Republic01/18/2013<03/14/2023

Off the Beaten Path in Prague: Prague is one of my favorite cities in the world. I was fortunate to spend quite a lot…

Have you read The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World? The author traveled the world in search of…

Last year I wrote from my heart about the insanity that the holiday season was becoming, especially the feeling of excess that just doesn’t…

Italy, Wine & Food12/01/2012<06/01/2023

Florence has so much culture, an important part of which is a deep connection to Tuscany’s food heritage and the products that grow so…