Two Tickets to Paradise
A side-by-side staycation comparison of two Scottsdale resorts.
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Travel
Do You Come From a Land Down Under?
From Sydney adventures, a visit to New Zealand and exploring Brisbane, Melbourne, Noosa, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island, a part of my heart is Down Under.
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It’s a Marshmallow World
A northern Arizona escape via the Grand Canyon Railway offered cool temperatures, cozy B&Bs, and a fresh perspective on a familiar wonder.
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Where the Folks Are Fine and the World Is Mine
Stockholm has been calling me back since my very first solo trip abroad in 2005. This visit mixed familiar streets with new discoveries – including a long-overdue adventure into the famed archipelago (and the adoption of Moose).
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If I Had a Hammer
A return trip to Porto turned into something unexpected when my visit coincided with São João – a centuries-old festival involving fireworks, street parties, and gently bonking strangers with toy hammers.
I’ve Been Through the Desert…
Exploring southern Arizona (Tucson, Bisbee & Tombstone) with my brother revealed historic towns, copper mines, desert landscapes, and the breathtaking climb to Mt. Lemmon – adventure, history, and cacti included.
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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
A spa getaway with my mom at Civana in Carefree offered relaxation, fitness, and all-you-can-drink smoothies – set against Arizona’s warm desert backdrop. Sometimes, changing scenery changes everything.
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Oh, When I Look Back Now
Returning to Pine Mountain, GA, reminded me why childhood escapes matter – Callaway Gardens still charms with lakes, fountains, mini golf, and a dash of history.
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Take Me to the Lakes
Revisiting Portugal brought nostalgia and discovery – historic Lisbon streets, a castle outside the capital, and the charm of Sintra and Porto. Old memories, new adventures, and plenty of hills to conquer.
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The Best Of Both Worlds
A Northward adventure with Sunny & my brother included Prescott’s history, scenic drives, Jerome, and an expanding collection of rubber-ducked companions.
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