originally published July 24, 2015 What exactly is a “country” anyway? People always ask me, “How many countries have I visited?” I’ve kept a spreadsheet for a couple of years…
Exactly 6 months ago, I arrived in a brand-new country. It was #65 on my list. It’s always a thrill to “collect” another country – and this one had been…
I’d never heard of Pavlova*. It was probably at least 15 years ago when I was served this heavenly concoction for dessert at a luncheon at Abbotsford Garden &…
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog titled, “I Love It When A Plan Doesn’t Come Together.” This week’s post is a variation on that theme. Happily the…
You might think I’ve been everywhere. Not quite true … but I’m working on it! And, you might reasonably wonder, “Where else is left for you to go, Marilyn?” Travel…
I cleaned out some file drawers at the office this week. We’re anticipating an office remodel and my staff has been badgering me to purge, purge, purge. I’m not comfortable…
Last Friday, as much as it pains me to say . . . I could not get my Weekly WOW! email out to your inboxes. I know, I know. You…
Because nothing is as impressive the second time. In this instance – not true. I have returned to one of my favorite hotels in the world. I was here…
June 6 and 7 is International Glamping Weekend. No Kidding! There’s a website and everything! The word “glamping” is one of the newest additions to The Oxford English Dictionary, and…
What will they think of next? I recently polled some of my WOWees inquire about their favorite “stuff” that they never travel without. Got some great ideas. But first…
Ouch! I’m injured and it hurts to type. How did I injure myself, you may ask? I wrote about it in my blog of two weeks ago, chronicling a…
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