Travel Tips
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The Perfect Carry-On and Travel Shoes
I’ve worn all kinds of shoes while traveling to 90+ countries: flats, athletic shoes, boots, [...] -
Lessons learned from the Costa Concordia and Titanic tragedy?
Public’s memory is short and enthusiasm for cruising is high but there are some cruise [...] - More from Travel Tips
Adventure Travel
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Cliff Jumping in a blizzard in Interlaken, Switzerland
My first impression of Switzerland was the clean, invigorating Alpine air and incredible mountain scenery. [...] -
Machu Picchu’s siren call- to stand at the top of the world
It was a feeling that I yearned for. To stand on top of a mountain [...] - More from Adventure Travel
Destinations
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Wildest Mating Strategies in Animal Kingdom Now on Display in San Francisco Museum
From sex change to cannibalism, the natural world is filled with wild mating strategies. In [...] -
Wine Tour & Tasting in Chianti
By: Annalyse Sheppard Wine tasting in the Tuscan hills is essential while visiting Italy, [...] - More from Destinations
Boomers
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Shhhhh….San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has a secret speakeasy.
A girlfriend and I were recently on Fifth Avenue in the heart of San Diego’s [...] -
How to Survive Overnight Flights
What is “economy class syndrome?” I thought it referred to dark circles under the eyes, cramped [...] - More from Boomers
Other Recent Articles
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Weekend in the Tuscan hills
By: Annalyse, College Correspondent in Italy Studying (Sometimes) For my second weekend in Firenze, my friends and I decided we wanted to have a truly Italian experience, so we rented a car. We rented a mini compact car from Eurocar, for 70 Euro for a day full of adventures. When split between five people, it [...]
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Paris where the summer solstice is a night of music
I went to Paris, thinking I’d visit museums and historic sites. Jazz in St. German des Pres. Instead I happened upon the summer solstice on June 21st, the “Fete de la Musique” – one of the best free, street-music festivals in Europe. The mood was electric and I got a taste of authentic Paris culture [...]
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Cruising with Mickey Mouse
My Mickey ears were cast aside in my teens when I graduated to American Band Stand and Woodstock. Later in life, as a parent, I bought new ears on our numerous family visits to the Disney parks, but I thought our Disney days were over when our daughters reached their teen years. Not so! [...]
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Trendy, Chic and Cheap in Paris
Don’t be put off by the name or the location, Mama Shelter, nestled into the 20th arrondissement, is one of the trendiest hotels I’ve discovered in terms of quality and price (89 Euro). The lobby, rooms, lively bar and bistro are tres chic with a guests to match. On my last trip to Paris I [...]
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Valentine’s Day without a lover
If a lover is not part of your life right now, join the crowd! I spent many, many years without a significant other and I learned to “turn off” all the Valentine’s Day babble and Hallmark messaging. I either went out with friends or bought a special take-out dinner and luxuriated in a long bubble [...]
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