Day 2, cruising…Heavenly, amid a few glitches…
We couldn’t be more thrilled to be sailing the seas once again. After months of anticipation, the feeling of stepping onto a...
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Two days and counting…Applying or renewing a passport during the government shutdown?…
From Travel+Leisure online magazine: "What to Know About Applying or Renewing a Passport During the Government Shutdown The government shutdown, which...
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The dreadful process of filling out forms…A zebra in a pool???…
We dread it each time we have to extend our visas, apply for permits, or apply online for any government-mandated process....
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A post from seven years ago…Has much really changed?…
Although rocky, the sandy beaches are beautiful. "Fascinating Fact of the Day About Ireland" "Rotunda Hospital in Dublin opened its doors in...
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Supplies needed to carry on…More sacrifices…Happy 4th of July everyone in the US!…
Sorry folks, no photos today except this one I'd failed to post when we visited Petra, Jordan in May 2013. Staying inside all...
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Newspaper story about our adventure…
We've got press! The story below was published in the Chanhassen Villager and other western suburbs publications. Some of the facts aren't...
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Luggage carts…practical or foolish?…
We deliberated over buying luggage carts. Would they simply add additional weight to haul around the world? Would we be charged extra...
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Medical woes abroad?…
The uncertainty of the quality of medical care in the many countries we will visit, undoubtedly presents us with cause for concern....
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Shredding a lifetime of papers…
As October looms nearer and nearer to our Halloween departure date, I lay awake at night prioritizing my tasks. With Tom gone...
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Visa and immigration changes impacting tourists worldwide in July 2026 and beyond…
As we move through the summer of 2026 and winter in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s become increasingly clear that the days of...
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