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The City of White Marble

Asgabat, Turkmenistan looks like it could be a 3D movie set that is currently not being used other than the traffic circling the roundabouts with massive sculptures. It is a clean and beautiful all white marbled city with gold atop … Continue reading

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So Close But Yet So Far!

The Wagah border is the only crossing-point open to foreigners for travel by land between Pakistan and India. I was there but didn’t have the proper papers. Instead, I enjoyed the boisterous ceremony that demonstrated both the competition and brotherhood between … Continue reading

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See you on the Path

India is considered a very spiritual country. Yoga is an integral part of Hinduism and meditation is one of the way Buddhists seek enlightenment. And both religions believe in karma and reincarnation. In visiting two of the most revered sites … Continue reading

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Above and Beyond

The health benefits of gratitude enhance both your physical and mental well being. It was not difficult to be encompassed with this feeling when I recently visited an old friend and her husband in India. While I had not seen … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

Hoping for another year of adventures in 2024. I always attempt to go to 5 new countries but every year it is more of a struggle as the ones left are either dangerous or a difficult journey. Malawi, Turkmenistan, Papua … Continue reading

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Never Have I Ever

I haven’t traveled for awhile causing me to spend way too much time watching TV and perusing Facebook. I often check those lists of accomplishments people post and see how I measure up. I’m not sure I’d call those bucket … Continue reading

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My Divorce From Delta

Recently after an anniversary message congratulating me on our 37 years together all hell broke loose! I was with them longer than my other marriage. I was loyal, faithful, earned over 2 and 1/2 million miles and helped support them … Continue reading

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My New Passport Came Today!

My old one didn’t expire until December of 2024 but I alresdy received an alert from Delta reminding me that international travel demands that you have 6 months validity remaining on this document or you don’t leave the USA! Since … Continue reading

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Wonderful Women Wayfarers

I’ve always known that when I’m lost or confused a woman near-by might well be helpful. I realize that’s a bit of a generalization but many more times than not it has been my truth. During my last trip to … Continue reading

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Will Saudi Arabia become the next Dubai?

Saudi Arabia is a country that recently opened for women tourists and one that I didn’t ever expect to visit. However as rules have recently eased I jumped at the opportunity. It is still very conservative and I had to … Continue reading

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