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Crystal Cruising

Thought I should wait and cruise when I got older…guess what? I’m old. As much as I still long for adventure and challenges that many of my travels still provide, there are some countries that are less expensive and easier … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays 2025                             I hope your 2026 is the best!   Love,  Debby

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The Joy in Solo Traveling

I recently read that more and more people are at least thinking about taking that step into a journey on their own. Goggle reported that searches for such travel has increased by over 223% in the last 10 years. What … Continue reading

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Flight Dress Codes

Many airlines have recently revisited appropriate attire worn by you if you want to fly with them. You may be denied boarding if your clothing is offensive, smelly or overly revealing! Shoes are mandated as well. Airlines who enforce these … Continue reading

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Reminiscing about my Round the World Trip

My divorce was finalized, and I found myself with a new job teaching at a year-round school, where I could schedule my three months off whenever I liked. My ex had always been more of a tourist than a traveler, … Continue reading

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The Fabulous Refurbished LaFayette Hotel

At my age, birthday celebrations last for at least a week. When both of my daughters were out of town for work on my actual day they decided to treat me to this newly renovated establishment estimated to cost over … Continue reading

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The Silk Road

Merv is sometimes listed as Merw and is located in the territory of Mary in Turkmenistan. Two of the major Silk Road routes merged just outside this prosperous city and it was perhaps the third largest city of all back … Continue reading

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Banning Travel

My heart breaks for all the refugees and other immigrants who are looking for sanctuary or just a chance to create a better life for themselves and their families….I am one of the privileged ones who was born in the … Continue reading

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Luck of the Irish

My daughter invited me to South Bend for the weekend as she had an extra ticket to the Michigan/Notre Dame game. Never mind that I was her default person, I had enough miles for a ticket and she was paying … Continue reading

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Bye bye birdie

Doha, Qatar boasts a beautiful corniche with its iconic oyster shell, an incredible Museum of Islamic Art, more new buildings than I could count and a section of their large bazaar that features an entire block of shops selling impressive falcons … Continue reading

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