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THE NEED TO KNOW – DOCUMENTATION
Where are you from? What is the reason for your visit? How long will you be staying? What is your citizenship?All these are common questions asked of travelers when crossing into another country. That is why proper documentation is of the utmost importance. Without it you are, well, screwed. We all know that proper ID is…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – NEW YORK CITY
Keeping in the tradition of my last couple Sunday posts, today’s is also inspired by friends traveling. A special shout-out to Sue and her family visiting that world-class hub where anything goes: New York City!!As I posted here, NYC is one of those cities with famous nicknames: The City That Never Sleeps, Empire City and The Big…
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THE NEED TO KNOW
A recent conversation with a “novice” traveler made me realize how much I assume. I have traveled in some way, shape or form since I was three years old. I have traveled solo, with family and friends, to resorts, for business, backpacked,on bus tours and taken road trips. At some time or other I have…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT: LAS VEGAS
In Spanish “Las Vegas” means “the meadows”. This name was given by a member of the New Mexican Trading company while setting up a trade route to Los Angeles, California in 1829. Mammoth changes have come to this popular US entertainment capitol after its establishment in 1905 (and subsequent incorporation as a city in 1911).…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – OAHU, HAWAII
The USA certainly has a gem of a state in Hawaii. Despite having visited only a single island of this archipelago, its natural beauty enthralled all of my senses. My brief albeit fabulous trip etched a spot in the forefront of my memories. Rarely does a destination captivate me as does Hawaii (Oahu). I anticipate future wanderings…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – SALTA, ARGENTINA
Situated in the northwest of Argentina the city of Salta is perched at an elevation of 1152 m (3780 feet) above sea level. Historic colonial buildings with a Spanish influence date back several centuries. This is one of the main draws for tourism to the area. This amazing photograph is of the Basilica and Convent of…
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Sunday’s Special Spot – Saba
“Where do you live?” “The Bottom.”And you raise your eyebrows. The bottom of what? In actuality, The Bottom is the capital city of the tiny Caribbean island of Saba, a municipality of The Netherlands. Home to 500 of Saba’s 1400 + residents, The Bottom is where the annual Saba Carnival is hosted. Surrounded by lush vegetation,…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – BERLIN
Some structures remain the same over the years while other change, figuratively speaking. Today’s city has one of those monuments. Constructed between 1788 and 1791, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate was originally erected as a city gate and represented peace. Years passed as did governments and rulers. Since then the gate has symbolized triumph, victory, militarism, division and now…
