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Welcome to my blog covering thoughts about trips I've taken and places I've been, recommendations, and various other topics. You can sort the blog posts by category and search by keywords as well. To learn more about me or to send me a message, please click over to the About Me page.
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Cruising the Nile
This is the fourth post in a series of four about my March 2023 trip to Egypt. The first blog post covered our delightful stop in Zurich...
Jeff
Sep 24, 20236 min read
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Luxor and the Nile
Our Egyptian adventure began with a short stay in Cairo (read about that here) and then continued with an obscenely early departure (4:00...
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Jul 9, 20238 min read
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An introduction to Egypt
Egypt. The name conjures up so many different thoughts – certainly the ancient Egypt of King Tut and Cleopatra that we all learned about...
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Jun 17, 20238 min read
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A day in Zurich
I have a soft spot for Switzerland and am always happy to visit whenever I have the chance. Several branches of my family can be traced...
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Jun 14, 20234 min read
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Carnevale in Venice
(For a downloadable list of resources mentioned in this blog, please visit the Resources page) Venice is a magical place. A...
Jeff
Apr 5, 202314 min read
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Let the good times roll ...
Sometimes, I love to travel by myself. The ability to do whatever you want without having to take into account the needs of others can be...
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Feb 25, 20239 min read
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The best restaurant in the world? Geranium v Noma
In September 2022, my spouse and I, along with a couple with whom we’ve been friends for many years, took a short trip to Copenhagen...
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Jan 8, 202310 min read
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Gettin’ Hygge in Copenhagen
Hygge is a Danish word that describes a sense of coziness and comfort, wellness and contentment. It’s become a bit of a cultural...
Jeff
Dec 25, 202211 min read
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The real Downton Abbey ... and more
This is my 4th and final blog post chronicling a recent Type A Travel “Trip to Remember” which I curated and hosted with my spouse and a...
Jeff
Oct 17, 202210 min read
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The stone circles of Wiltshire, England
This past July, I hosted my first Type A Travel “Trip to Remember” with my spouse and a group of four other friends and fellow travel...
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Sep 25, 20227 min read
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Windsor and Royal England
I am starting this blog post on September 8th, the day that Queen Elizabeth II died. As a history lover, I’ve always been intrigued by...
Jeff
Sep 12, 202210 min read
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Living it up in London
As the beginning of a two-week trip to England, London was just the right combination of city excitement and an easy introduction back to...
Jeff
Sep 4, 20227 min read
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The Hostess City of the South
Savannah, Georgia is well-known for its historic charm and beauty and its residents for their hospitality and love of a party. The...
Jeff
Aug 7, 20228 min read
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It's a helluva town ....
New York, New York. The very name conjures up so many images: the big city, hustle and bustle, Broadway, skyscrapers, the list goes on. I...
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Jul 31, 20227 min read
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The ABCs of Greece - C is for Crete
The tail end of our September 2021 trip to Greece concluded with four nights in Crete, after having spent time in Athens and sailing in...
Jeff
Jun 4, 202210 min read
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The ABCs of Greece – B is for Boating
In previous posts (here and here), I’ve described a really fantastic two week trip a group of friends and I took to Greece in September...
Jeff
Apr 3, 202212 min read
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The ABC's of Greece - A is for Athens
I had a most amazing two-week trip to Greece in September 2021 and am very delinquent in writing about it. I’m really going to need to...
Jeff
Mar 27, 20228 min read
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2021 Holidays in Washington
It’s always fun to spend the holidays in Washington (DC) since there’s so much going on and the city looks so magical. Though this year...
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Jan 2, 20225 min read
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Luxury and Headaches
After a long time being holed up because of Covid, in the summer of 2021 it felt like things were returning to normal. People were...
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Dec 28, 20216 min read
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Booming Belfast!
I have an unexpected opportunity to take a short city break to Belfast recently and am really happy about it. I didn’t know much about...
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Jul 16, 202110 min read
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