Category Archives: travel

Scamming in Shanghai

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Agingadventurer

The hotel had a notice board in the lobby warning their guests about scams in the area….with Western tourists being the victims.  Good looking young couples will approach you speaking good English and engage you in small talk.  They ask … Continue reading →

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Fun Trip but Food Failure

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Agingadventurer

I’m not wild about Chinese food but there’s so much to see in China. This trip I went to Guilin to raft down the River Li.  I found an incredible deal at the Shangri-la Hotel and treated myself to the … Continue reading →

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Downtown

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Agingadventurer

As Petula Clark said, “When you’re alone and life is making you lonely you can always go downtown” This is a trip close to home that I seldom take; it was a delight that hopefully will be repeated before too … Continue reading →

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Dying Mid-trip Could be a “Bummer”

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Agingadventurer

As I travel frequently and most often out of country I’ve had to consider the possibility of dying inconviently…for me of course and for my family.  I would hate for my daughters to use their vacation time trying to find … Continue reading →

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Getting to Know You…and All About You

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Agingadventurer

The first time it happened was in Croatia. I was lost in my rental car and could not find my hotel.  I did what I normally do in such situations and stopped and asked two women for directions.  This is usually … Continue reading →

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In the Plans

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Too bad China isn’t a smaller country….means that I have to take multiple trips in order to see it all.  I guess foreign visitors must feel that way about the USA!  I’ve been to Beijing about as many times as … Continue reading →

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The Risk Averse Factor

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Agingadventurer

I used to write for an on-line site whose publisher considered this one of the most important factors when describing a site or activities. While this term usually applies to finance or economics I understood why travelers might consider it … Continue reading →

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Where to Go Next?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Agingadventurer

This game I’m playing that involves flying as many miles as possible for the least amount of money, combined with trying to get to 5 new countries every year can get complicated. First of all, going to Europe in the … Continue reading →

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Grounded Due to Doggy Payback

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Agingadventurer

I don’t think my dog would survive in a kennel so I always leave her with friends or family when I travel. This works well, except they want me to take care of their dog or dogs when they leave. … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Staycation

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Agingadventurer

It’s a good thing I’m not a “vacation” type, otherwise I’d probably never leave home. I travel to experience something new, taste something different, and to meet up with those offering new perspectives. This weekend, however, since I had company, … Continue reading →

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