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So Easy to Fall in Love with Sydney
November 11, 2024 I recently spent twelve days in Sydney, Australia. Going Down Under has long been on my bucket list. In fact, my fascination with Sydney began in childhood, long before I caught the travel bug on my first European adventure as a university student. You see, the Sydney Opera House was completed in… Read more
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Why Greymouth Should be on Your New Zealand Itinerary
November 28, 2024If you have never been to New Zealand, you probably haven’t heard of Greymouth. It’s a small town on the west coast of the South Island with a history of gold mining, coal mining, forestry, and fishing. It’s also near the location where the Māori first arrived about a thousand years ago.If that… Read more
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Savoring the Days
September 17, 2024 Even though I left my profession more than two years ago, I still battle some guilt and anxiety for not working. On the outside, I see how silly I am because my main motivations to retire early were to enjoy a simpler life, lower my stress level, and travel. I chose this… Read more
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Gothenburg: Our Little Secret
July 28, 2024 I recently spent three weeks in Scandinavia. It was a sampler trip, my first visit to explore the region.I have to say, I loved it! Beautiful scenery, water, islands, and history-filled cities—my kind of stuff. My time included a cruise from Copenhagen up the Norwegian coast and through the Geiranger Fjord. The… Read more
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Hiking the Trails and Towns of Tinos
June 11, 2024 I’ve spent the past several days on the beautiful island of Tinos. It had been on my list of Greek islands to visit, partly because it boasts over 300 kilometers of hiking trails. My favorite mode of travel is by foot. I don’t roam the world with a big backpack; I’m a… Read more
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Sifnos: Cute Little Greek Island
June 11, 2024 I’ve spent the past three weeks in the Cyclades, a circle of Greek islands south of Athens.My original plans did not include Sifnos, but sometimes, Greek ferry schedules cause itinerary changes. I could not go directly from Serifos to Naxos, but I could get a ferry to Sifnos and travel to Naxos… Read more
Wandering Shannon 