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“Are you going to another country tomorrow?” That’s what my grandson asked me, on the verge of tears, when I came back from Mexico last […]
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The Real Reason Why Cheap Travel is So Rewarding
I do love a good bargain and I can’t get enough of traveling, so finding cheap ways to travel is a bit of an addiction. […]
¡Viva México!
Anyone who reads this blog knows I’ve become a bit obsessed with Mexico. So, when the opportunity arose to have a beautiful two-bedroom home overlooking Pátzcuaro, I jumped at the chance.
Highs and Lows
I stood frozen at the ticket machine, commuters rushing past me, staring at the two tickets that came out of the machine. I had just […]
At Home While On the Road
My granddaughter cringes every time I tell her about hosting Couchsurfers. “Why would you let strangers in your home?” She was even more concerned when […]
Look the Other Way
San Miguel de Allende, aka “gringolandia” or “Mexican Disney World” did not sound very appealing to me based on these nicknames. Yes, it’s a stunningly […]
Solo Travel
“Are you going alone?” is probably the second most frequently asked question I get about my trips (The first is some version of, “Is it […]
The Best Parts of Traveling
It felt so good to be traveling again, but what made this trip so great? What do I like most about traveling? I’ve been thinking […]
Life After Travel
My last trip overseas was in August, 2019. When I stepped off the plane from Mexico City, I had every intention of returning within the […]
Best Travel Tip Ever
Walking through the narrow tunnels inside the world’s largest pyramid, I encountered a group of American tourists. As I meandered my way through the tunnels, […]