Category Archives: travel

Is this City on your Bucket List?

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Unfortunately due to restrictions and conflicts people are often afraid to visit, which is a real shame because the history, the culture, the people and the food make this city a real gem, one to be greatly appreciated. Jerusalem: The … Continue reading →

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Not Planning another Road Trip Anytime Soon

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Agingadventurer

In fact, am happy to be close to the beach, within walking or biking distance of most places I need to go! My move in my small car stuffed with bags (boxes took up too much room) from Oak Harbor … Continue reading →

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Reinventing oneself in Retirement

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Moving to Panama was like going off to college. Every year more and more people, a majority of them recent retirees, come to the small village of Boquete  eager for a renewal of their lives.  That first year one is exposed to many … Continue reading →

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Not the Usual Trip

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Agingadventurer

But on second thought, it seems as though I’ve repeated it  a few times in the past four years! I’m “moving” again.  It is reminiscent of travel as I don’t take any more than I can get on a plane … Continue reading →

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Best Places to Retire….

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Agingadventurer

My parents had a home in Ajijic, Mexico for a while, my sister lived in Mexico for years and my daughter lived and worked in Hong Kong for almost 3 years. These inspirations encouraged me to try living elsewhere too.         … Continue reading →

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travel mishaps

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Agingadventurer

I’ve had more than a few misadventures over the years and they usually make good stories after a few years or so. It’s been about 20 years for this one, and I can now share it with a frivolity of … Continue reading →

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An Oasis Amid the Mayhem in the Middle East

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Agingadventurer

Lebanon has endured war with its neighbors and within its own boundaries.  It is a country made up of diverse groups like Shia Muslims, Sunni Muslims, Christians, Druze and many refugees from the region. Such conflict is always devastating to the land and economy. While … Continue reading →

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24 hours in Dubai

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Agingadventurer

I had no intention of visiting Dubai again, but since my airline of choice did not fly to Beirut I had to do a pit stop.  Timing of the connection to Middle East Airlines dictated that I spend a day … Continue reading →

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Lebanese Libations (and cuisine)

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Agingadventurer

It comes as no surprise that the temple of Bacchus (god of agriculture and wine) in Baalbek is the best preserved and largest Roman temple of its size anywhere in the world.  It is more colossal than the Parthenon. However, … Continue reading →

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Countries Not Visited Yet

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Agingadventurer

I am often asked which country I like best and my usual response is “the one I’ve not been to yet”.  I realize this is a cop-out of sorts and I really do have favorites but all for different reasons: … Continue reading →

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