Monthly Archives: February 2008

No pictures, please

The guidebooks and tour guides always warn you not to take pictures of soldiers, policemen, government buildings or other such subjects when traveling abroad. They might think you’re a spy, or that you’re using the images for no good, I … Continue reading

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Gotta look good

After more than a week in Argentina, my friend Laura and I were starting to feel a little frumpy compared to the Argentine women (and men, for that matter). Not to mention sticky, sweaty and downright gross — thanks to … Continue reading

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Grocery shopping

I know it might sound weird, but one of my favorite things to do when visiting a foreign country is to browse through a grocery store. I’ve found that it’s one of the best ways to see what the people … Continue reading

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Educational travel

They say travel broadens your horizons and expands your mind. So, in that spirit, I share with you the things I learned today: *Olives used for olive oil are different than the ones you eat *It’s difficult to find an … Continue reading

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Simple pleasures

Today was nearly perfect. Here´s why: *Good coffee when I had to wake up way too early (before sunrise) to go to the mountains *Good book to read while I waited to get picked up to go to the mountains … Continue reading

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Perspective

Monday evening, while walking back from a late dinner at a street cafe in downtown Buenos Aires, we passed a group of children sitting on the sidewalk in front of McDonald´s (yes, they´re everywhere), digging through black plastic bags. At … Continue reading

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Hello from Argentina

Sorry about the lapse in posts. I was super-busy getting ready to leave for two weeks in Argentina and putting the finishing touches on a story that runs this coming Sunday (24th – check it out!) while I´m gone, so … Continue reading

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Mid-winter dogsledding

Gerry Hartman of Hellam Township traveled to Ely, Minn., last March for a five-day dogsledding and camping trip along the Canadian border. The trip was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. This picture was taken on one of the frozen … Continue reading

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The price of inconsistency

Today, this little device arrived in the mail. Because electrical currents and outlets are different in various countries, most international travelers who want to charge a digital camera or other electronic device end up buying one of these at some … Continue reading

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Trek to the Taj Mahal

Carole and Don Davis of West Manchester Township pose for a photo in front of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, during an October trip. Carole’s travel tips: Wear comfortable walking shoes that are easy to take off and put … Continue reading

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