Sherri
Morocco is an exotic land. The smell of spices stewing in lamb tangines. The brightly colored scarves that it seems everybody wears. The sticky feel of the midday sun heat against your covered skin. The cacophony of sound that emanates from the streets and public squares. Your eyes will grow wide when you walk by snake charmers.
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Sherri
When you hear the word “Paris”, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, and Notre Dame instantly come to mind. And they should! These are some of the most iconic sights in the City of Light. And for me, no visit to Paris would be complete without at least a walk by all of the above.
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SherriSo, you have probably heard that Iceland is green and Greenland is icy. There is a myth about war faring Vikings naming the nations, to give the wrong impression to their enemies. Well, that story is a myth, but indeed, Iceland is currently warmer and greener than Greenland due to the Gulf Stream.
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Sherri
What is That Thing We Call Karma Anyway?
Karma is one of those esoteric things. Not everyone is a believer. Without any attachment, I happen to be a believer. Karma has brought me many blessings through the years. A couple times when I was on the wrong side,
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SherriSo Many Lodging Choices, So Little Time
Selecting the ideal lodging can be one the most fun pre-planning aspect of taking a trip. Posh or budget. Downtown or a quiet neighborhood. Big or small. Lots of choices and of course, it will simply come down to what environment is going to suit your fancy on this particular trip.
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Sherri
Planning is Part of the Trip!
Not everyone feels this way. Some people play spin the tail on the donkey, the pin lands on Sri Lanka and in two weeks, they are off on a grand adventure. By my very nature, I am a planner at heart.
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Sherri
We have all encountered them – The Ugly American. Lots of them. Many times. In America, they sort of blend in with the rest of their compatriots. But when they travel to another country, they stand out a bit more. Maybe I should qualify my title to be Don’t Be an Ugly Traveler since there can be Ugly Germans and Ugly French as well.
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Sherri
I travel with two competing schools of thought running through my head. First, bring everything you may need, it’s such a pain in the butt to track things down when you are traveling. Second, the world is abundant and I know how to find what I need wherever I am.
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Sherri
The answer is – it depends? OK, what does it depend on?
Mainly it depends on where you travel, although there will be other elements that come into play to make you feel more comfortable with taking the leap.
When I mention to people where I have traveled alone,
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Sherri
Decisions, decisions!! But seriously though. . .
What sort of trip do I want?
Do I want to be taken care of by others or largely be on my own?
How do I want to interact with the place and the people?
What sort of experiences do I want to carve out for myself?
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