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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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Planes, trains, and automobiles ...
In my last blog post, I shared some suggestions around how to choose an international travel destination and considerations for timing....
Jeff
Jun 27, 202111 min read
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How to plan the perfect trip
When you’re longing for an international vacation, how do you determine where to go and when? This may be the easiest of all decisions or...
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Mar 21, 202111 min read
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Let's plan together for 2021!
Has enough already been written about how bad 2020 was? Yes, and it’s time to move forward with a new attitude in 2021. Vaccines are here...
Jeff
Dec 31, 20203 min read
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Three questions for a Paranaqueno
The city of Paranaque is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines which is part of the larger Metro Manila area. Paranaque itself has a...
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Feb 29, 20203 min read
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New or Old, Delhi is exciting
So what is the difference between New and Old Delhi? Like the blurry lines of most big cities, it's not so easy to understand and...
Jeff
Feb 23, 20206 min read
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Three questions for a Hyderabadi family
While in India recently, I had the opportunity to spend some time with my friends Hameed and Tejashvi and their two daughters, ages 10...
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Feb 2, 20205 min read
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What’s up in 2020
Looking ahead to the new year has me thinking about where to spend my travel time and energies and what’s next for this blogging...
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Jan 24, 20203 min read
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Looking back on 2019
I turned 50 in 2019 which in many ways was a non-event but certainly a time for reflection and looking forward. I don't really dread...
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Jan 15, 20204 min read
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Did you know? Washington DC's "swamp"
This post is NOT about draining the swamp or any of those other catchy political phrases. I will leave all of that to the pundits....
Jeff
Jan 5, 20203 min read
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Christmas in Philadelphia
I love Philadelphia! I think it’s one of the most interesting cities in the US with its blend of history and contemporary culture. I’ve...
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Dec 23, 20198 min read
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European Christmas Markets
The Christmas Markets of Europe are spectacular! You hear about them a lot and with good reason - they are so much fun and most...
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Dec 15, 20198 min read
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The charm of old Pensacola
Imagine our surprise when my spouse recently discovered that he had new, previously unknown relatives! We were intrigued and delighted...
Jeff
Dec 1, 20193 min read
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Eating my way through Raleigh
I recently attended the fabulous wedding of the daughter of dear friends in Raleigh, really one of the most fun weddings I have ever...
Jeff
Nov 29, 20194 min read
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Allhallowtide - Remembering The Dead
Now that we’ve reached All Souls’ Day, I thought it would be interesting to share a little bit about the origin of Halloween and the...
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Nov 2, 20193 min read
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Itinerary: Lancaster, PA
Mention Lancaster, PA and some of you immediately think of Pennsylvania’s Dutch/Amish country. Others may ask, where the heck is that? I...
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Oct 15, 20193 min read
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Three questions for a Lancastrian
First of all, I have no idea if a person from Lancaster (PA) is called a Lancastrian or something else. It seems reasonable to me but...
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Oct 12, 20194 min read
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The Pennsylvania Dutch
I visited the Pennsylvania Dutch area recently for a long weekend with my Mom. Many branches of our family tree descend from German and...
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Oct 9, 20194 min read
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Itinerary: Dublin
Dublin was not what I expected, though I can’t really tell you what I imagined it would be like. I’d honestly not given Dublin a lot of...
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Oct 2, 20194 min read
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The power of music and place
On a recent trip to Dublin, I had two experiences where the music and setting perfectly came together and greatly enhanced my overall...
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Sep 28, 20195 min read
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Three questions for a Meath-man
I’m starting a periodic series called Three Questions For … I will meet a local and ask the same three questions about their community,...
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Sep 26, 20193 min read
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