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New Tips and Stories From Our World Travels
New Tips and Stories From Our World Travels
COVID slowed us down for a couple of years, and now a few health issues challenge us. We're still traveling if not writing about it quite so much. Our goal in 2022 was get to all seven continents in one year... and we did it.
Going forward health issues may not allow us to travel. No one can take away those memories though. We hope all of you are well and staying safe... and that you find some inspiration here for YOUR future travels.
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Happy travels... even if you don't travel the world... just remember that life is a journey... embrace and enjoy it! Judy and Mark
2022 Travels To All Seven Continents
After COVID, all seven continents in one year was a worthy goal for our 2022 travels..
2021 Travels - Another COVID Year?
Our 2021 travels were only domestic. COVID kept us close home. Road trips and a cautious flights but still fun.
2020 Travels - What Travels?
Our 2020 travels were slim. COVID kept us home too. One trip to the Three Guyanas, but dreaming of travel next year.
Discovering The Three Guyanas
Love discovering less touristed regions? The three Guyanas are tucked up in the north east corner of South America that doesn’t get much attention.
2019 Travels - Africa, Asia, Europe and USA
On our 2019 travels, it was independent travel, a custom tour and a group tour. All work beautifully... just depends on where you’re going and what you want.
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Vietnam and Cambodia - Life Along The Mekong River
The Mekong River… Vietnam and Cambodia as we barged along this mighty river that traverses much of Southeast Asia.
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Galicia and Northwest Spain
Galicia and nearby provinces are less traveled. Drive to discover castles and Paradores, little pleasures and ancient wonders.
Ethiopia: Oldest Independent Country In Africa
Go to Ethiopia to see the rock hewn churches, or the endemic wildlife, or the tribal areas. Whatever calls you just go, it’s worth the effort.
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A Blitz Through The Balkans
We called this a blitz through the Balkans because we tour through 8 Balkan countries in only three weeks. Definitely highlights only… but great fun.
2018 Travels - We Tried Group Tours
On our 2018 travels, we tried group tours. We're independent travelers, but for some areas, tours are best… and group tours can be fun if you choose the right one.
Brian McEwan born 1947 Birmingham England UK .
Brian where is your brother Derek last I heard he was in Thailand
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Pincher Creek, Alberta, Peter James Mac/McEwan married Mary Gladstone
We are related to MacEwans from Bollingbrook, Ontario, Canada. Looking to find out how Peter James McEwan is related to Abraham McEwen, both born in Lanark
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Exploring The Caucasus Region
Just what is the Caucasus? It’s the region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea and home to the Caucasus Mountains. Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Explore it here.
Gray Whales In Baja California Approach YOU For Close Encounters
We had watched gray whales migrate up and down the coast… what fun it was to have close encounters with those whales in Baja California’s warm lagoons.
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Discovery
Years ago a family member from New York, sent my father and his siblings, an aunt and uncle, a book on the MacKewen family history. I had vowed that one
2017 Travels - Trains, Planes and Boats and Road Trips
Our 2017 travels took us on wonderful international adventures… An exotic road trip to Central Asia and a domestic road trip to see the total eclipse of the sun.
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Is the Water Safe?
Water safety includes knowing when to drink only bottled water, when and where you can swim... Is the water safe is a good question to ask yourself.
Travel Security Alert Packing Guide For Airport Security Rules
Stay alert to what you can take and where to pack it when you fly. Our travel security alert packing guide will help you prepare for your flight and get through security checkpoints.
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Acceptable Identification Document For Travel - What Qualifies?
When you go through airports, you need an acceptable identification document, so what qualifies?
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2016 Travels - International and Domestic Adventures
Our 2016 travels took us on domestic and international adventures… to look for culture, wildlife and antique airplanes.
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Trusted Traveler Programs and TSA PreCheck for U.S. Citizens
U.S. government Trusted Traveler Programs... designed to get some travelers through customs faster. TSA Pre-Check gets you through security faster. What they are and where to get info.
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2015 Travels - International Adventures Almost Wore Us Out!
Our 2015 travels took us on international adventures… sailing in the Caribbean, driving southern Spain, on a wildlife adventure in Brazil, and a ramble through Ireland. Antique airplanes too.
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Africa Dream List - What Do You Want To See In Africa?
You dream of Africa, but it's a BIG continent. Do you want a safari or something else? Our Africa dream list has tips and stories to help decide
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A Tourist Angel - Don’t Laugh, We’ve Met Them
We met our latest tourist angel in Granada, Spain. Expect good things to happen when you travel and you’ll find people willing to help and plans falling into place.
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The Normandy Beaches, France
The Normandy Beaches - the D-Day Invasion Beaches - are beautiful and peaceful now, but there reminders of their history all over.
Adventure Cruises - Sometimes the Only Way to Get There
Sometimes adventure cruises are the only way to explore off the beaten track or experience a scenic wonder.
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Tapas and Raciones Spanish Fun Food
The Spaniards eat dinner late, so you'll learn to love tapas and raciones. What they are and where to find them.
Sustainable Tourism - Protect Cultures As Well As the Environment
Sustainable tourism protects the cultures you're traveling to see... Eco-travel caring for the people and the environment.
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Grand Canyon National Park
The Grand Canyon is one of those world's natural treasures everyone wants to see… You do don’t you? Want to visit? Let’s see if we can entice you…
Norway Fjord Drive - A Great Way to See The Country
A Norway Fjord drive rather than a cruise lets you see the fjords from many angles... and see the countryside too. Here's one itinerary to think about.
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What Are Hotels Called In Different Languages?
A hotel is called a hotel or an auberge or a locanda. It depends on what language you're looking in. So what are hotels called? We'll give you some names.
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Big Hotels - Travel Accommodations To Consider
Big hotels can be expensive, but they many have a great location and be cheaper than you think. When you should consider staying in one.
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Mixed Weather Packing List
A basic packing list needs to be tweaked for each trip... especially if you might run in to hot AND cold weather. Here's our mixed weather packing list.
Avoid Theft When You Travel - Keep It Simple
A few of our tips on how to avoid theft when you travel… dress to blend in, stay alert, wear a money belt, and more things we've learned on our travels.
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Travel Advisories - Travel Warnings or Travel Alerts For A Trip Safe
Travel Advisories can be warnings or alerts. Governments issue them to warn you and keep you safe... Learn to read between the lines... what to do with each...
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Foreign Toilets -- What to Expect When You Travel
Foreign toilets may be really different than you're used to at home.... some notes about what to expect.
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2014 Travels - International Adventures and Domestic Visits
Our 2014 travels took us on international adventures to Ecuador, Spain and Norway. Later in the year, antique airplanes and friends had us visiting cities around the U.S.
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Happy travels... even if you don't travel the world... just remember that life is a journey... embrace and enjoy it! Judy and Mark
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Timely Tips
Summer Vacation
Travel is fun in the Northern summer... but don't neglect the Southern Hemisphere at this time of year.
Yes, it's winter in South Africa, but that's their dry season. It's a good time to travel there.
Sometimes you need to watch rain patterns instead of just seasons to figure the best time to travel...
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2022 Travels To All Seven Continents
After COVID, all seven continents in one year was a worthy goal for our 2022 travels.. -
2021 Travels - Another COVID Year?
Our 2021 travels were only domestic. COVID kept us close home. Road trips and a cautious flights but still fun. -
2020 Travels - What Travels?
Our 2020 travels were slim. COVID kept us home too. One trip to the Three Guyanas, but dreaming of travel next year.
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