Finally back!…
While in an Uber, leaving Richard's home after dinner and football on January 5, about five minutes into the drive, the driver...
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Part 2…Nervous about flying?…What are the most turbulent flights worldwide, outside the US?…
Factors like weather patterns, jet streams, and geographic features such as mountains or large bodies of water typically cause turbulence on flights....
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Part 1…Nervous about flying?…Most turbulent flights in the US…
As the California wildfires continue, my sister Julie, who lives in Brentwood, waits for another evacuation notice. The first notice took...
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We’re back after a wonderful weekend…Big changes I’ve made…
Ah, it's a good Monday for several reasons. We have secured the house in Penguin, Tasmania, for next March and April; our...
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An exciting new booking…What a hassle sending money internationally these days!…
We knew as time marched on that, we needed to begin booking some of the gaps in our most recent itinerary,...
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Booking using a travel agent/agency as opposed to booking travel yourself…
Often, we are asked if we use travel agents/agencies for any of our travel. The answer for us is simple...if it's a...
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Speaking of visas…Important news for cruisers and other travelers…
When we first began cruising in 2013, the cruise booking company we used provided some, although not all, visa requirements for...
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Important news about visiting and flying to the UK!!!…Even if only a layover…Even for cruise ports…
It's good to keep an eye out for current travel news. A few days ago, I read an article about the...
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We’re back…Disappointing football day…
Last night, we had a lovely dinner at Richard's home and watched the disappointing Minnesota Vikings game against the Detroit Lions. The...
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It was good to go out to dinner…Are you paying for services you don’t need?…
The food at Sonrisa Grill is mediocre for our tastes. Tom had the beef tacos but didn't eat the Spanish rice or...
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