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Welcome to my blog. It’s a collection of travel journals, travel issues, ideas, and random thoughts. I’ve worked in TV news for more than 13 years, so you’ll find my writing style to be conversational and you might notice a lot of ellipses.... I hope you’ll enjoy reading my blog. I welcome any feedback.
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
The Technology Trap
Isn't it weird that the same things that are supposed to make your life easier can actually complicate matters? I'm talking about technology and traveling. My husband and I are going on a Western Mediterranean cruise in a few weeks and were discussing all the gadgets we want to take with us. We have an insane amount of gadgets - we're nerdy that way.
So the issue is: what to bring, how to make them all work in another country and how to make some of them compatible with each other without
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Picture This!
My husband is a really good photographer, so he usually takes our vacation photos. But when it comes to vacation photos, I don't think the pictures have to be perfect. If you ask him, he'll tell you about composition, lighting, blah, blah, blah. I say when it comes to vacation photos, it's more important to capture the moment - even if the photo is a little out-of-focus or the white balance is off. It's more important to me that the picture is telling a story, that it brings out the emotion
Monday, January 24, 2011
Signs of a New Beginning
I'm not overly superstitious, nor am I a believer of the mystics, but sometimes it's hard to ignore the signs. I recently had a dream where I got lost while driving to meet some friends to go snowshoeing in the Mt. Hood Wilderness. I remember driving for a long time before finally coming upon a little town. I stopped to ask for directions. The next thing I knew, I had ditched my Subaru Outback and was riding inside a hot air balloon, drifting higher and higher into the evening sky. I
Monday, December 27, 2010
Handling Flight Cancellation
The holidays are a time to be with family, and sometimes that means traveling by plane to get to them. However, the weather might not always cooperate. So here are some important tips that I’ve gathered along the way for you to keep in mind the next time your flight gets canceled. Keep in mind that airlines are now more likely than ever to cancel a flight at the first sign of trouble to avoid any federal penalties that may result in keeping passengers on the tarmac too long.
1. Call your
Monday, November 22, 2010
Food, Wine and Friends
I always feel more at ease at an intimate, sit-down dinner compared to the hustle and bustle of cocktail hour. Both has its virtues, but there’s something special about sharing food and wine at a dinner table.
First and foremost, I think food and wine have the ability to bring people closer together. Perhaps it’s because you’re sharing a similar experience - enjoying the tenderness of the braised meat or the sweetness of that custard or the subtle fruit flavors of that 2006 Pinot Noir.
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