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Japan - A place of Contradictions

Japan - A place of Contradictions

Going to Japan was a last minute decision for us and I did not realize how much research I would need to do to make the trip enjoyable. First, as you start to prep the trip, you get a sense of a completely different world. Then it starts to get

Mardi Gras, Carnival, Easter and Lent

Mardi Gras Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is celebrated around the world by Catholics (and non-Catholics who just like to enjoy themselves). The day is actually more than just one day as the festivities begin sometimes weeks ahead with glorious cakes and indulgence. Some parts of the world refer to

Morocco: Kindness and Olives

Morocco: Kindness and Olives

As part of our cruise in Spain, we headed down the north west part of Africa to the Canary Islands. In the area, the ship stopped off in Casablanca, Morocco. I had mixed emotions. First there isn't really much to do in Casablanca. Since going, anytime I tell

French Open Nadal

Ideas for a Vacation

I try to accomplish 'things' when we head out for a vacation. We want to have good ideas for a vacation, not just a tour. Is it a historical site that I want to see? Did something spectacular happen there? Is something amazing going on in that city.

Canals in Copenhagen

Going to Copenhagen via a Train on a Boat

A few years ago we went to Berlin and were looking for a second place to go on this leg of the vacation. My husband wanted to go to Copenhagen and I was rather indifferent. Since that trip, Copenhagen has become one of my favorite cities and I cannot wait

How to Peacefully Travel with your Partner

How to Peacefully Travel with your Partner

The popular saying of "You do not really know someone until you travel with them" is quite true. This is why many couples go on road trips together before deciding to get married. It is impossible to maintain any sort of falsehoods that you may have during extended