Because, frankly, this picture scared the beejeezus out of me. Great little piece from the Sydney Morning Herald blog. The rest of them are not even a consideration. Except for #3, which isn’t so much of a problem for me. Tho’ Stuart would disagree. 8 Truly Frightening Experiences. Posted by Ben Groundwater “If you...
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Moment – definition – Merriam-Webster Dictionary 1. a minute portion or point of time : instant; 2. a comparatively brief period of time; 3. a time of excellence or conspicuousness. Moment – definition – mine 1. a blessing; a slice of time that is transformative in which everything is aligned to achieve a temporary...
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St Barts – Beyond the Bling – Tapping into the island’s Bohemian soul. Ramshackle Chic Travel - In search of eclectic style without the over-the-top bitter aftertaste. Volunteer Vacations with Teens – The importance of molding compassionate global citizens while they’re still young and relatively submissive. Sayulita Chic -A sleepy Mexican surf town with...
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Hosting a foreign exchange student is definitely not for everyone. Having someone living in your home with a different set of cultural norms and who possibly may not actually like you, or you them, can be a challenge at best, and a nightmare in worst cases. We were extraordinary lucky that our beloved Jule...
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Don’t Do What I Did! Another Oops! Travel Moment. I am thrilled, though appropriately embarrassed, to introduce my first “Don’t Do What I Did” (DDWID) oops! travel moment. While this little gem is a new addition to my fairly extensive body of work, I confess it’s grown on me. One recent afternoon in Phnom...
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When it comes to traveling, I like to think I become a senses-heightened, fully-engaged version of my normal self. That is: high-functioning, buttoned-up, sharp as a tack, in control without being controlling, street smart, friendly yet cautious, culturally sensitive, forward-thinking, spontaneous and always – always – prepared. Did I mention verbose? Given my completely delusional...
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