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Authentic paella originated in Valencia, Spain. It is so popular that the whole world considers paella to be a quintessential Spanish national dish. The Valencians can become quite incensed when people call any old rice dishes “paella” – there’s only one original Valencian paella. The black paella, seafood paella, etc. are not true paellas in …
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When I decided to go on a beach vacation in Valencia, Spain, I had no idea that their big local festival, Les Falles, was happening. I’d never heard of it, but as I walked around town and saw the giant statues, fireworks, and smoke, I knew something extraordinary was going on… Normally held March 15-19, …
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Madrid, Spain is a lively, elegant, sizzling, livable city, and after a couple of weeks here as a first-timer, I’m in love with it. If you search for what to see and do in Madrid, you’ll see the same suggestions over and over again. Let’s start with some unusual behind-the-scenes ideas that I found, and …
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Info on 3 great day trips from Wiesbaden, Germany: the Tree Face Forest, the Rock Ocean Forest (both easy walks), and Burg Rheinstein, a castle from the 1300’s. Lots of photographs to enjoy!
The Schwarzer Bock Radisson Blu Hotel in Wiesbaden, Germany is a wonderful place to stay, in the midst of a vibrant part of town, with many restaurants nearby.
5th stop in my month of solo travel, adventure, and discovery in Morocco! Morocco – this exotic, magical North African country has fascinated me since I was a kid, hearing Crosby, Stills, and Nash sing of “…striped djellabas we can wear at home,” from their song “Marrakech Express.” Fifty years later 😮 in 2019, I …
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During my year of overseas travel in 2018-19, I spent an exciting month in Morocco, North Africa, exploring much of the country. After Casablanca, Chefchaouen, and Tetouan, it was time to move on to the famous port town of Tangier. Tag along! Join me here on a tour of the picturesque Medina of Tangier (a …
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In February 2019, I spent an amazing month traveling solo and exploring most of the country of Morocco, in North Africa. I took so many photos that I’ve divided this trip into several articles; this is 5th in the series. After starting in Casablanca, I first headed to Chefchaouen in the interior of the northern …
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Gifts for Father’s Day, Birthdays, any day! 💖💘💝 -updated April 24, 2021 Giving practical, useful gifts is important – first off, I get so much joy when I can gift someone a great present – don’t you?! 🥰 And, as a person who ditched most of my material things in order to travel the world, …
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Solo Travel Has Advantages! I loved exploring the small town of Chefchaouen, but wanted to see some of the surrounding areas as well. My guesthouse host suggested going to the nearby souk that was open that day, and arranged a driver for me. I’ve found that traveling solo opens up many unique opportunities. Here’s how …
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Who doesn’t love a great flight deal? Scott’s Cheap Flights – Getting a cheap flight feels like an amazing win when you travel full-time, and are into travel hacking. Or even if you’re a casual traveler, am I right?
The United States is one of the world’s largest countries on the planet, covering 3.8 million square miles, equal in size to Canada, with only Russia bigger at 6.6 million square miles. It’s filled with beautiful places, making it very difficult to narrow down the most picturesque, but if you’d like to experience some of …
Are you a city person? I like cities. But… Chefchaouen was my favorite place in Morocco – so picturesque, charming, and relaxed… …I’ve always felt that if overseas visitors only saw New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, etc., then they haven’t seen the real United States; I apply that thinking to my own travel. I want …
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I cringe every time I fly in a circulated-air, confined-space airplane or a well-used train. But…I’m not going to stop traveling, so I have to deal with it. I have never gotten sick, not even a cold, due to travel (and, I flew home from Europe on March 14, as the pandemic started…yikes!). Wondering where …
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Morocco Travels, Part I Casablanca-my point of entry into exotic Morocco…Hassan II Mosque, Rick’s Cafe, tajine, exotic sights, tastes, and smells… Read on for many more photos, info, and a special gift…
If you haven’t heard of the Schengen Area, and you enjoy Europe, this is something you must investigate. The restrictions around the Schengen Area are complex and difficult to explain, so here’s an entire, detailed article to help understand this…read on!
My most exotic and exciting trip (so far!) as a solo woman traveler has been to Morocco. I spent the month of February, 2019 exploring most of the areas of the country. My time in Morocco was a fabulous experience. I took thousands of photos, and was so immersed, that I’m dividing my info about …
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Updated 8 February 2021 This is one of my favorite comics; funny because…who hasn’t had surprise charges whilst traveling? Read on for more!
Global Entry, TSA Pre✓, Mobile Passport, CLEAR, and more for no-hassle travel updated April 2022 We all love to travel, but airport lines are ridiculous! The stress, the crowds, the lines…yet we do it, because we’ve gotta get out there and explore the world, right?! Here’s the best way to avoid airport lines – Let’s …