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ONE WITH THE WORLD - A Place Called Roam
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A Place Called Roam. ONE WITH THE WORLD. Finally, somebody who understands “the outer spatters of the emotional palette;” those feelings for which there is no word in the English language to capture the wild sorrows, exquisite joys, and confusing thoughts that seep into my head from time to time. Yes, we all know I'm 'out there.' But I'm not alone! I found this word recently on John Koenig’s website,. Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. Wish I could be here, there, and everywhere. Not feeling low, just contem...
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A Place Called Roam. Travel to central Florida in the middle of June is brutal. Yesterday, the temperature upon entering my sister's vehicle left parked in the sun for less than an hour was 109 degrees Fahrenheit. The only thing more brutal than travel to central Florida in the middle of June is travel to central Florida in July and August. I grapple with that part of the equation when the variables represent the frail and the infirmed. That was my mantra yesterday while watching the shadows from the fad...
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ANTWERP: A WALKING TOUR OF BELGIUM'S PICTURESQUE PORT CITY - A Place Called Roam
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A Place Called Roam. ANTWERP: A WALKING TOUR OF BELGIUM'S PICTURESQUE PORT CITY. I’m not a big fan of souvenirs when I travel, with the exception of those I can fit on a memory card. I’m not much of a collector of stuff. Experiences are my thing, the world my oyster, which just happened to work in Jimmy’s favor during a recent visit to the “diamond capital of the world.”. Yes, I actually passed on a chance to visit Antwerp’s famed diamond district. This vessel (isn’t she a buxom beauty! Proved a successf...
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The Pocahontas Files: April 2013
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Sunday, 28 April 2013. Where to Eat in Cornwall: Tabb's. I recently purchased a copy of the 2013 Good Food Guide. Which profiles all of the best places to eat in Britain. Since I added it to my library, I've been itching to put it to good use, and I finally had the opportunity to do so last week when we were entertaining some VIP scientists who are as interested in food and drink as they are in biology. I made us all reservations at Tabb's. As was the case when we ate out at Oliver's. The menu featured m...
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Lessons on Fearlessness from an Eight-Year-Old: Skiing with a Kid in Colorado - The Travel Writing Life
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The Travel Writing Life. Casa Misha, San Miguel de Allende. Diary of a Reluctant Cruiser: Antarctica and Patagonia. Heli-Hiking in the Rockies. Pondering Happiness in Bhutan. Ditching Holidays for Kripalu Yoga Retreat. Quest for a Hidden Forest. Considering an Expat Year? Consider Cuenca or San Miguel. Lessons on Fearlessness from an Eight-Year-Old: Skiing with a Kid in Colorado. Quinn and author at top of Imperial Lift in Breckenridge, 12, 840 ft. Rdquo; he pleaded. I grudgingly agreed we’d try on...
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Thoughts on Listening - The Travel Writing Life
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The Travel Writing Life. Casa Misha, San Miguel de Allende. Diary of a Reluctant Cruiser: Antarctica and Patagonia. Heli-Hiking in the Rockies. Pondering Happiness in Bhutan. Ditching Holidays for Kripalu Yoga Retreat. Quest for a Hidden Forest. Considering an Expat Year? Consider Cuenca or San Miguel. I’m one of those people who often finds herself getting talked at. So we must learn to listen. I believe listening is a great gift we can give each other. In this new year I encourage you to avoid people w...
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Writing About Our Own Backyards - The Travel Writing Life
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The Travel Writing Life. Casa Misha, San Miguel de Allende. Diary of a Reluctant Cruiser: Antarctica and Patagonia. Heli-Hiking in the Rockies. Pondering Happiness in Bhutan. Ditching Holidays for Kripalu Yoga Retreat. Quest for a Hidden Forest. Considering an Expat Year? Consider Cuenca or San Miguel. Writing About Our Own Backyards. Travel writers often neglect. Kiss the Sunset Pig. My entry is here. And you can even vote. For me if you like, which would be fantastic! Love it Laurie. a true represe...
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Carried Away with Speeches - The Travel Writing Life
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The Travel Writing Life. Casa Misha, San Miguel de Allende. Diary of a Reluctant Cruiser: Antarctica and Patagonia. Heli-Hiking in the Rockies. Pondering Happiness in Bhutan. Ditching Holidays for Kripalu Yoga Retreat. Quest for a Hidden Forest. Considering an Expat Year? Consider Cuenca or San Miguel. Carried Away with Speeches. When I was in elementary school. The girl won anyway. I remember my mother saying something about how that wasn’t setting a good example, rewarding cheating. Funny post, Laurie!
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Mexico Dangerous? Find out... - The Travel Writing Life
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The Travel Writing Life. Casa Misha, San Miguel de Allende. Diary of a Reluctant Cruiser: Antarctica and Patagonia. Heli-Hiking in the Rockies. Pondering Happiness in Bhutan. Ditching Holidays for Kripalu Yoga Retreat. Quest for a Hidden Forest. Considering an Expat Year? Consider Cuenca or San Miguel. Oh God, we’re going to be stabbed or kidnapped, probably killed. Certainly robbed. This is what I get for being cheap. These were my thoughts. As I sat in the back of a scruffy taxi several nights ago in.
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