SherriMorocco had been on my radar and had intrigued me for quite some years. The images of exotic souks, peddling everything from curries, to wool rugs, to handmade leather slippers seduced me. If those things call to you too, then your time in Morocco should include at least three or four days in Marrakesh.
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SherriBordeaux is synonymous with wine making and for good reason. For centuries the region has been a producer of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends. And for many, that connection is the extent of what they think Bordeaux has to offer. It is no longer the only reason to visit Bordeaux.
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While I would love to do a post along the lines of “Top 5 Things to Do”, my trip this summer to the Olympic Peninsula focused on exploring the western side, the Coastal Olympic Peninsula versus the breadth of the entire 3,660 square mile Peninsula. And to be honest,
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Being an Oregonian for a couple of decades I have heard the phrase “the wild and scenic Rogue River is my favorite river to raft” more than a few times. But what makes it so special? The typical answers included comments like: “dependably gorgeous summer weather, lush scenery,
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You probably have already heard that Iceland is very expensive. Well, those stories are all true. I will admit, I never did get used to the $5 half a cup of coffee. But don’t despair. Even if you don’t have a tremendous travel budget, an exciting and adventurous vacation can still be yours in Iceland.
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I had read about how remote and stunning the scenery was in Southern Iceland. It is considered by many to be the most striking in the whole country. Lava fields, huge waterfalls, glaciers, glacial lagoons, black sand beaches, craggy mountains, ice caves, horses with their manes blowing in the wind,
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Oct. 2-6: It is not always easy to come up with only five favorites of a city. There’s always an extra handful of contenders. Though, I have cultivated a ritual that helps me sort the “that was great” from the “must do’s”. At the end of a trip,
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Oct 2-6: Abundant green spaces with ribbons of bike paths weaving through them. This is part of what makes Vancouver such a desirable and livable city. Miles of trails become the playground for young and old urbanites alike to explore some of the best that Vancouver has to offer.
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Jul. 19: In the 20 years (to the month) that I have lived in Oregon, I have only visited the north coast one time. I know that sounds absurd, especially for someone who has been all over the state, but in short, there was always plenty to do an hour north or an hour south of Florence,
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SherriApr. 14-18: It is not uncommon in a trip, that after a week or so of travel, my pace begins to slow. In the case of Cuba, I am not sure if I was assimilating into the slow culture or if it just took longer to get places and I wanted time to linger.
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