Category: Travel
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Traveling to Southeast Asia
2018 was the first time we got to travel to Northeast Asia. We visited China and then Japan. The trip was full of discoveries and surprises. For example, we found out how quiet and clean the streets of Tokyo are compared to those in the United States. Even in places with thousands of people walking…
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Traveling light (Yes, it’s possible)
I know, I know. You’ve heard many people talk about this, but the idea of traveling with only one bag and bringing fewer items horrifies you. Back in December 2021, I decided to bring just one piece of luggage and a small backpack on a trip to Vancouver and Whistler, BC. It was winter, so…
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Road trip to San Francisco
San Francisco has always been one of my favorite cities in the US since I visited it for the first time when I was eight years old. The city is located in a beautiful bay, surrounded by picturesque hills and two impressive bridges, the Oakland Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. The first time…
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A Ferry Trip Back in Time and Across Elliott Bay
Last Friday, I woke up a bit late. It was a sunny day, and the idea of taking the ferry to one of the nearby islands was much more appealing than the previous rainy day, typical of a Seattle winter. After showering and having breakfast, my son and I got in the car. This second…
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Coney Island in Winter: Beyond the Crowds
We visited Coney Island during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in New York City. Despite frequent visits to New York City, we had never explored Coney Island. My wife was eager to see it, hoping winter would lend a unique charm to the beach. The color of springtime is in the flowers, the color…
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A Short Trip to New York
I’m fortunate to have access to airport lounges where I can unwind, grab a bite, and enjoy a coffee or a glass of wine before my flight. The Delta Sky Club lounge at the Chicago airport is both spacious and comfortable. As I waited for a few hours before my flight to New York, my…
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Travel Tales: Turning Challenges into Memories
I’m currently sitting in a lounge at LAX airport, right in the middle of my trip to Mexico to see my family. The first part of the trip was good; I had a nice flight. I watched a movie called “Champions”. It’s about a coach who’s fired and then put in charge of a basketball…
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European Summer: Portugal
I can’t believe it’s been a month since we returned from our one-month European trip. It was an experience. This is the second time we have spent that much time in Europe, the first time was in 2009 when I had just lost my job, and we decided to take off to Europe with the…
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a grand arcade with high-end shopping. It is one of the most beautiful buildings I’ve seen in Italy.
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The Mountaineering Club
You might not realize that you have arrived from the outside, it’s a hotel, and it doesn’t look like the place I’m about to describe below. So give yourself a chance and trust me, go around the block and park in the public parking lot, or drive to the side of the hotel and let…