To Granville, with a Discounted Ferry and Cheap Hotel too!

March 7, 2013

It was a great day for a road trip to France from our home base in London.  I thought it would fun to take the ferry from Dover to Calais, first seeing those pretty white cliffs, and then getting a chance for a first-class lunch complete with some delicious French wine. Or maybe I’d have [...]

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Travel to Italy with Gutsy Women Travel!

March 5, 2013

Have you ever traveled with a group of women?  Only women–no husbands, no spouse-equivalents, only the friendly company of fellow women who most likely understand you a little better than men do.  Gutsy Women Travel have been offering women-only vacations, designed for women, for twelve years. They have a wonderful trip coming up that takes [...]

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Is British Columbia Really as Beautiful and Wonderful as they All Say?

March 4, 2013

What is it about Vancouver and British Columbia that makes people so excited? When I told my friends about my upcoming trip there, almost nobody didn’t say “it is sooo beautiful up there. You’ll love it!” After the fourth friend said exactly the same thing, I began thinking about how excited I am got be [...]

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Mediterranean Cruises Offer Many Countries on One Vacation

February 25, 2013

Is there anywhere more romantic to cruise than the gorgeous Mediterranean? I think not. In one of my all-time favorite travel books, The Pillars of Hercules, cranky author Paul Theroux takes a journey when he sets out from Morocco to circle this vast ocean, journeying by land through Spain, then France, Italy,  the former Yugoslavia [...]

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The Most Fascinating and Strange Thai Foods

February 4, 2013

Peruse the street fairs and open-air markets and you’re bound to come upon some fare that looks very unfamiliar to your more subdued palate. Sure, several of Thailand’s most out-of-the-box cuisine is rich in essential vitamins and minerals, but this is probably the last thing on your mind if you’re brave enough to sample the [...]

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Tarragona Spain Offers Beaches, Ruins and a Human Pyramid

February 4, 2013

Tarragona is one of Spain’s ancient treasures. It’s located about 90 km from bustling Barcelona and 534 km from the capital city of Madrid. It’s not on the Costa Brava, instead, it’s on the more pristine Costa Daurada. There you can find blissfully bare beaches, ancient Roman ruins, cheap accommodations and lots of culture. Karina Halle [...]

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