Tag: travel
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Travel theme: Work
A fascinating part of travel is the opportunity to see work in other cultures. Here are some people in various countries we have visited as they toil, often in the service of tourists. The theme for this post was suggested by wheresmybackpack.com, a blog we follow.
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Adventure calls, but when will we answer?
When is the right time to take an adventure? There are many answers: When the kids get out of school. When we can afford it. When we learn __________ (insert a foreign language). When we retire. When we pay off the house. When the economy is better. In other words, when it is easier and…
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Am I a Travel Snob?
“Uh-oh honey,” I muttered as we sipped our coffee and scanned the morning headlines. “I think this might be us.” An article entitled 22 Reasons You Are a Travel Snob had caught my eye. Yikes…the author wasn't cutting me any slack. He wasn't concerned that I “might be” or “could be”…he declared that “I…
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Experiences pale with bucket list
What's on your list? How about New Zealand, Italy, Machu Picchu? Or sky dive, bungee jump, climb Half Dome? If you are having trouble with your bucket list, visit a bookstore or look around online and you will find almost limitless suggestions. Or visit the App Store. Why do we compile bucket lists of must-sees…
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A blank calendar filled with possibilities
“What are you going to do?” After I decided to end my 31-year teaching career, I heard this question often. “I really don't have a plan,” I usually answered. When I was working and raising a family, most days were planned. A blank calendar presented an exciting challenge. A retired friend once advised me that…
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Avenue of the Giants
We found the most charming place to stay while visiting with friends in Southern Humboldt County. Miranda Gardens, located along California's beautiful Avenue of the Giants highway, offers something for everyone. There is a pool for hot Southern Humboldt summers, a playground for cooped up kids, soaring redwoods for relaxed afternoons, a continental breakfast featuring…
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Yurts!
Oregon has the most beautiful campgrounds and we have some wonderful memories of past trips…so when Reg suggested we camp on this trip, I was tempted. Until I gave it some serious thought. Camping for us (even for one night) is never simple so in a desperate attempt to find a compromise for the nature…
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Touring the Columbia River Gorge
In the past, we've always driven up the Columbia River Gorge along Interstate 84. While the scenery was beautiful, it was simply the quickest way for us to reach our destination of Walla Walla, Washington where our son was enrolled in college. Now that he and Leah live in Portland, we chose to spend a…
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Timberline Trekking Treats
It's been awhile since we've taken a good old fashioned American road trip, so we jumped at the chance to visit our son and daughter-in-law in Portland, Oregon. Car trips mean no luggage restrictions, so we loaded up with anything and everything we thought we might need and headed north. Our first sunny day found…
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