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November 7, 2017

Kansas Food Crawl: America’s Heartland Foodie Trail along I-70

  One of the little delights of life is sitting in a restaurant, opening up a menu, and deciding what to order. On our 15..
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October 23, 2016

Tiptoe Through the Tulips on a Holland Cruise

Mix a handful of Americans, a couple of Brits, and a pinch of an Australian. Put them aboard a canal cruise boat flowing down the..
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May 12, 2016

5 Reasons to Put Reykjavik, Iceland on Your Bucket List

Steeped in Nordic traditions and culture, Reykjavik, Iceland is one of those mysterious destinations that everyone seems to be talking about visiting and for good..
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May 6, 2016

Take a Left at Iceland

  Puffins, whales, 130 volcanoes, and chocolate covered licorice. Where am I? Well, Iceland, of course! We recently traveled to a part of the world..
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March 25, 2016

7 Culinary Sensations in the Cayman Islands

It is 7 am and the crew of the 25-foot fishing vessel heads out at dawn’s first light. They are in search of wahoo, snapper,..
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February 2, 2016

A Seasonal Sail-Away

Most folks have seen the Viking Ship Cruise commercial where a soothing voice enticingly says, “When you glide through the heart of landscapes and cities..
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November 6, 2015

A Midwest Flavortown: Sioux Falls, SD

Most foodies think that eclectic cuisine and culture is found only on the east or west coasts of the United States, but this is far..
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August 12, 2015

Victoria, B.C and The Gentle Art of Afternoon Tea – Part II

  “Thank God for tea ! What would the world do without tea! How did it exist? I am glad I was not born before..
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August 11, 2015

Victoria B. C. and The Gentle Art Of Afternoon Tea – Part l

 The Joy of Afternoon Tea A few days ago I finished my chapter about afternoon tea for my upcoming book, “The Travel Writer’s Wife”. One..
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July 31, 2015

Land of Living Skies: The Beauty of Saskatchewan

Drive through Saskatchewan and you’ll understand why it was given the slogan of “Land of Living Skies.” The lush farmland interspersed with forests, lakes and..
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July 31, 2015

Eisenhower and Me

Is is just me? Or are potential candidates announcing their run for the office of President the United States of America coming forth earlier every..
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June 21, 2015

Golden, Colorado: Where the West Lives!

Another opportunity for a local road trip has come our way. No airport hassles, just a beautiful drive through green Colorado mountains with an azure..
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June 16, 2015

The Tube Story

Most of the big cities in the world have their own system of a subway. Some of the subways are plain and functional; some are..
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June 8, 2015

Packing for a 3-Day Weekend

Aw, packing,sweet packing…the dreaded chore that obviously must be done before departing for a trip. Whether that trip is a short weekend nearby or a..
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June 5, 2015

Riding the Scenic Rails in Colorado-New Mexico

  Once in a blue moon, Ron and I have the privilege of taking a road trip. Road trips can be so refreshing because we..
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