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Ireland

in Travel on August 30, 2019 September 19, 2019

IRELAND: FATHER AND SON I told my Dad as his Christmas 2018 gift I would take him anywhere in the world he wanted to go, and he chose Ireland (his family lineage stems from the southwest part of the country). Admittedly, this was not high…

Cartagena

in Travel on June 26, 2019 September 19, 2019

Going to Cartagena and just want the essentials from my blog? Cool. I won’t make you read all of that: The view from the rooftop at the Movich is amazing! That is where I took the picture, above. Have a Club Colombia and enjoy the…

Tokyo

in Travel on April 1, 2019 April 12, 2019

I returned from Tokyo over a week ago, so you may be asking yourself WTF took me so long to recap my trip? Two words: jet lag. While I was not the least bit disciplined about readjusting to Chicago’s clock, the time difference has absolutely…

Playa del Carmen

in Travel on November 28, 2018 November 28, 2018

This blog is about Playa del Carmen and is sponsored by tequila withdrawals. I honestly wasn’t even going to blog about this family trip I just took to Playa del Carmen, Mexico for a couple of reasons: -It wasn’t a “solo trip,” so it’s a…

Cuba

in Travel on November 14, 2018 November 16, 2018

I’ve heard Cuba referred to as “frozen in time,” with it’s classic cars and vintage style. It is the country known for producing the best cigars and rum in the world. Cuba is also the “forbidden fruit” for Americans—the place we aren’t supposed to be…

Iceland

in Travel on October 12, 2018 November 16, 2018

I really don’t know how to do this. I mean, yes, I know how to write, but as for a travel blog? I will give it my best shot! I was overwhelmed by the number of people who were interested in my impromptu, solo trip…