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Trekking Annapurna Sanctuary – Was It Worth It?

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

The notion of trekking along a roaring glacial river, through terraced rice fields and up to one of the world’s most imposing snow-capped cirques, stopping at quaint mountain tea houses whenever you feel tired or hungry had long been be on my … Continue reading →

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Learning to read Chinese and Vietnamese Menus

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

 Mandarin and Vietnamese food word decks now available on ANKI One of the ways you can enhance your food experiences as an independent traveler is learning to read the names of dishes on foreign menus. Just imagine being able to … Continue reading →

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Vietnam – Planning Phase Two

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

I’ve spent way too many hours over the last week trying to sort out the details of our upcoming Vietnam trip. It’s no wonder why people book tours and cruises. It makes life so much easier, especially when negotiating a … Continue reading →

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Vietnam – Planning an Adventure

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

As I gaze out at the Golden Gate Bridge from our vacation rental, I’m planning our next adventure, our first trip to Vietnam. Some might think I should be out exploring San Francisco, but I know this city, having lived … Continue reading →

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Thinking About a Trip to Sicily?

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

Finding honest opinions about a place can be trying at times. Guide books make any place sound good – they have to. Saying somewhere isn’t a fabulous place to visit is no way to sell guidebooks. Personal recommendations are often … Continue reading →

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Taking your Routine on the Road

Posted on August 10, 2010 by

Routines are familiar and comfortable. We work out the best way of organizing our day and don’t have to waste energy coming up with a new plan each day. There are few surprises or disappointments because we have done the … Continue reading →

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