Monthly Archives: September 2015

Different Standards at Same Brand

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Agingadventurer

This past year I stayed at one of the worst motels ever and one of the best….and they were both branded as Howard Johnson’s. The horrific one was during a road trip with my dog so my choices were limited. … Continue reading →

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the Five for 2015

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Agingadventurer

It’s getting more difficult to amass 5 new countries each year…it is uncommon now to get more than one in a single trip. This year with tickets purchased already for the remaining months, I will have managed to do it: … Continue reading →

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Day and Night, Up and Down, Wow and Whew

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Agingadventurer

             drying clothes by the fire….   While not sleeping in tents, it was an adventure trip with few amenities on the trail: loo with a view, eating in the rain under a big pine … Continue reading →

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Headed for the Canadian Rockies

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Due to unseasonably bad weather (snow and rain) offering limited visibility, the group bonded slowly.  There were only brief glimpses of the mountains on day one and two; so instead of sharing the excitement of beauty and awe, we were trying to … Continue reading →

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Lost Luggage Not an Option

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Carry on luggage is a must for me even though the rule of thumb means only one bag plus one small personal item. With some of those small regional jets the airlines are using to get you to the closest hub, that can be … Continue reading →

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