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Sunken Garden at Buchart
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Awaken Your Senses at Beautiful Buchart Gardens in Victoria, B.C

Butchart Gardens will always hold a special place in my heart. It had been 13…

Kahneeta Resort
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Food, Fun & Spirits on “Distilled Weekend” at Kahneeta Resort

Looking down from the balcony of our room, I couldn’t help but marvel at the…

Hiking in India
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Damn, I’m 50. What an Extraordinary Trip It’s Been

Frankly, I can’t believe I’ve lived this long. For those of you that don’t know…

Puerto Vallerta, Mexico
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My Best Vacation Ever in Beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

I was reclining on a lounger in the sand, watching the waves roll in, drinking…

Sunrise
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My Transition Home and Alarming New Observations About America

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been adjusting to life back in the USA for…

Killer Whale off San Juan Island
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Beauty, Fun and Tranquility on San Juan Island

I’ve been visiting San Juan Island in Puget Sound for the last fifteen years, but…

Signing the guest log
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The Annoying Indian Phrase that Drove Me Crazy

Doing business in Indian takes some getting used to. Indians have their own style of…

Airport security guard staring at me
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  • Safety & Health

Safety Considerations for Female Solo Travel in Asia

He called out to me in the dark of night. “Madame come,” he said, from…

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Celebrating Holi, The Fun Festival of Colors, in Rishikesh, India

Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the arrival of spring. It is commonly known…

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Agonda Beach and Palolem: Paradise in Goa, India

My stay in Goa was entirely too short. It’s the type of place where you…