Do you have favorite winter destinations?…Our perceptions are different…Three days and counting…
After living in Minnesota, often referred to as the “tundra,” with its fleeting summers and painfully long, snowy, and icy winters, we...
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A story from ten years ago today…Four days and counting…
A simple life in the country… on February 7, 2016 Note: It's ironic that we're back in New Zealand ten years later. We...
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Historic properties worldwide…Out to dinner with our lovely property owners/new friends….
Visiting historic properties has become one of the quiet anchors of our travels, the steady thread that stitches together countries, climates,...
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Valentine’s Day is on the horizon…Travel gifts as an alternative to candy and flowers…
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon on February 14, my thoughts drift, as they often do, to places rather than presents. Romance,...
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For those who haven’t checked in lately…Those annoying ads on our website are gone!…
After a grueling month spent untangling maintenance issues on our website, I finally feel comfortable placing this chapter gently behind me, at...
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Ten years ago…Have we changed much in ten years?…
The following is a slightly revised (I corrected numerous errors) copy of a post from ten years ago, found here. "When we...
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Is AI going to replace your job?…An eye-opening article for those who still work but would like to travel the world…
I’m not certain of our readers’ demographics, but it’s likely that at least half are still working, still committed to routines and...
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Starting to think about leaving New Zealand…
Note: Due to WiFi issues, our paragraph spacing is impossible to change. With only twelve days left until February 12, the calendar...
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The Māori culture in New Zealand…
Note: All photos posted today were taken during our 2016 trip to New Zealand. See the post here. Visiting New Zealand today,...
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Fascinating beauty but often risky beaches worldwide…
When we think of beaches, our minds usually drift toward postcards and daydreams: turquoise water, soft sand, the sight and sound...
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