Posted in November 6th, 2008
By Debby Merickel
Besides the philosophical, ethical or political considerations concerning China’s annexation of this region, there is also the harsh reality of climate and geography. Lhasa, the former capital, takes all of your senses at least one step beyond comfort. Is it a region you really want to visit? […]
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Posted in April 20th, 2008
By Debby Merickel
Who is Mr. Renner
He was at once alone and everyone’s friend. It had been over 80 years since he visited the country of his birth, Sweden. He had no memories of this place as he left before his first birthday; however, it was his mission to visit before he died.
The First Step
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Posted in March 22nd, 2008
By Linda Geyer
Century 21 Beachside
About Orange County:
Situated in the heart of Southern California, O.C. is centrally located on the coast between the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and San Diego.
Orange County is close to everything you’ll want to see and do in Southern California and the weather is some of the […]
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Posted in March 4th, 2008
by Debby MerickelI
I was facing a 10 hour train trip from Bucharest to Sofia in a filthy stench filled, eye burning car with toilet facilities that rats would avoid.
A Tight Spot
Once across the border, four Bulgarian women commandeered my compartment. The matriarch looked to be in her 80’s and the other three could possibly have […]
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Posted in February 29th, 2008
by Debby Merickel
I was facing a 10 hour train trip from Bucharest to Sofia in a filthy stench filled, eye burning car with toilet facilities that rats would avoid.
A Tight Spot
Once across the border, four Bulgarian women commandeered my compartment. The matriarch looked to be in her 80’s and the other three could possibly have […]
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Posted in February 14th, 2008
By Debby Merickel
Sometimes, when traveling, I find myself spending the night in a small room with someone I have never met before.
What is the proper etiquette for such occasions as these? Certainly one should still brush one’s teeth before retiring but what about lights out, attire, and concerns about snoring, toilet excursions […]
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Posted in January 9th, 2008
By Debby Merickel
Why anyone would want to descend the Grand Canyon when the temperature was over 100 degrees Fahrenheit at the top was the question that should have kept me at home. I am an adventurer but I am usually sane and a little cautious. I realized that this would be a serious undertaking […]
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Posted in January 9th, 2008
By Debby Merickel
When I left home my roommate was quite sick with something that involved a Doctor’s visit and lots of pills convincing me to take along my bottle of Airborne, the magic elixir created by a school teacher who apparently liked to travel as well.
A long day’s journey into night
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Posted in January 9th, 2008
By Jill Ferrer
Purists may define fulltiming in a strict sense: meaning no house, condo, RV lot or any other physical roost in which to return. Others allow that if someone is living and traveling in their RV most of the year, they are fulltimers. Like most RVers, we don’t get too fussy about the definitions. […]
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Posted in January 9th, 2008
By Debby Merickel
My mother had hers stolen from her purse at the grocery store; my daughter had hers snatched from her backpack at school but MY wallets live a more exciting life!
Stripped and stupid
Seven years ago in Barcelona, despite being on alert, my travel partner and I were targeted by petty-thieves descending the steps of […]
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