Category: Food
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Paris In a Pandemic
For me, travel is healing. It soothes my soul. It gets me outside of my head, and trust me its dangerous in there! It lets me step outside myself and connect with something else. Connect with countries, cultures, people, and ultimately to return home with a better, clearer sense of myself. During this pandemic I…
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Luxor – Karnak, The Winter Palace & our Home Hosted Dinner
Well, after what can only be described as a RUDE 3:45am meeting time, we headed to the airport for a very early flight from Cairo to Luxor. I don’t think I was smiling…despite the sign. I needed coffee! While it was very pleasant when we landed, the forecast for today was looking toasty! With that…
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Filling the Bucket (List) – Jordan (still!)
Jordan – Day One! Today officially begins our tour. We actually do make it to breakfast today so I was able to see what was available on a Middle Eastern breakfast buffet…mostly. Now please understand that I do not like American breakfast food. Not eggs, not pancakes, not waffles, not cereal, not donuts, not oatmeal,…
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Mommy & Me Cruise
I booked this trip as a birthday present for my daughter (turning 8) and as a weekend get away for just her and I (we are surrounded by boys at home!). With the cruise leaving November 1 and my daughter really not wanting to miss Halloween, we flew in the morning of the cruise, not…
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Mariner of the Seas…Amplified! The Dining Part – Chops Grille
Our last night on board we had reservations for Chops Grille, the steakhouse offering. We have eaten at Chops at least once on every cruise since 2012. And if I am being completely honest, its hit or miss. When it’s good, it’s REALLY good. But its not always good. So how was the Mariner? Let’s…
Soccer Mom Travels 