My favourite part about going to a different country is delighting in the unfamiliar sounds of a new language -- and then trying …
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Phrases in Spanish for a Visit to Colombia
Recently, a dear friend of mine enjoyed a brief trip to my native country, Colombia. From what I hear, she had a lovely time. …
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Road Tripping #CrossCanada With Cats
Now it is true that I may have a great love for cats, but I am not the crazy cat lady, despite what some people might think. We …
Dealing with the Flu While Traveling
Been pretty miserable the past few days, having been hit very unexpectedly with a nasty bout of the flu. Have had everything from …
Learning Arabic in Egypt
One of the most attractive things I find in a fellow traveler is somebody who makes an effort to speak the local language. I am …
An Evening in Cairo, Egypt ~ December 17th, 2011
Had you been watching the Western News on the evening of December 17th, 2011, you'd assume things were looking pretty grim in …
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I Felt Safe & Welcome in Cairo, Egypt
I have been fortunate enough to travel the World since I was quite young, across Canada initially and then around the World with …
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A Traveler’s First Aid Kit
Preparing to go to Egypt this week ~ clothing, insurance, travel cheques, my talks ...etc ~ which inevitably meant a trip to the …
Leaving Things Safe and Sound
It's never a good thing while traveling to get a call from your local police. That is the call I got last night. The police …