Cruising the Nile
This is the fourth post in a series of four about my March 2023 trip to Egypt. The first blog post covered our delightful stop in Zurich...
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Jeff
Jul 9, 20238 min read
Luxor and the Nile
Our Egyptian adventure began with a short stay in Cairo (read about that here) and then continued with an obscenely early departure (4:00...
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Jeff
Jun 17, 20238 min read
An introduction to Egypt
Egypt. The name conjures up so many different thoughts – certainly the ancient Egypt of King Tut and Cleopatra that we all learned about...
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Jeff
Jun 14, 20234 min read
A day in Zurich
I have a soft spot for Switzerland and am always happy to visit whenever I have the chance. Several branches of my family can be traced...
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Jeff
Apr 5, 202314 min read
Carnevale in Venice
(For a downloadable list of resources mentioned in this blog, please visit the Resources page) Venice is a magical place. A...
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Jeff
Feb 25, 20239 min read
Let the good times roll ...
Sometimes, I love to travel by myself. The ability to do whatever you want without having to take into account the needs of others can be...
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Jeff
Jan 8, 202310 min read
The best restaurant in the world? Geranium v Noma
In September 2022, my spouse and I, along with a couple with whom we’ve been friends for many years, took a short trip to Copenhagen...
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Jeff
Dec 25, 202211 min read
Gettin’ Hygge in Copenhagen
Hygge is a Danish word that describes a sense of coziness and comfort, wellness and contentment. It’s become a bit of a cultural...
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Jeff
Oct 17, 202210 min read
The real Downton Abbey ... and more
This is my 4th and final blog post chronicling a recent Type A Travel “Trip to Remember” which I curated and hosted with my spouse and a...
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Jeff
Sep 25, 20227 min read
The stone circles of Wiltshire, England
This past July, I hosted my first Type A Travel “Trip to Remember” with my spouse and a group of four other friends and fellow travel...
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Jeff
Sep 12, 202210 min read
Windsor and Royal England
I am starting this blog post on September 8th, the day that Queen Elizabeth II died. As a history lover, I’ve always been intrigued by...
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Jeff
Sep 4, 20227 min read
Living it up in London
As the beginning of a two-week trip to England, London was just the right combination of city excitement and an easy introduction back to...
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Jeff
Aug 7, 20228 min read
The Hostess City of the South
Savannah, Georgia is well-known for its historic charm and beauty and its residents for their hospitality and love of a party. The...
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Jeff
Jul 31, 20227 min read
It's a helluva town ....
New York, New York. The very name conjures up so many images: the big city, hustle and bustle, Broadway, skyscrapers, the list goes on. I...
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Jeff
Jun 4, 202210 min read
The ABCs of Greece - C is for Crete
The tail end of our September 2021 trip to Greece concluded with four nights in Crete, after having spent time in Athens and sailing in...
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Jeff
Apr 3, 202212 min read
The ABCs of Greece – B is for Boating
In previous posts (here and here), I’ve described a really fantastic two week trip a group of friends and I took to Greece in September...
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Jeff
Mar 27, 20228 min read
The ABC's of Greece - A is for Athens
I had a most amazing two-week trip to Greece in September 2021 and am very delinquent in writing about it. I’m really going to need to...
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Jeff
Jan 2, 20225 min read
2021 Holidays in Washington
It’s always fun to spend the holidays in Washington (DC) since there’s so much going on and the city looks so magical. Though this year...
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Jeff
Dec 28, 20216 min read
Luxury and Headaches
After a long time being holed up because of Covid, in the summer of 2021 it felt like things were returning to normal. People were...
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Jeff
Jul 16, 202110 min read
Booming Belfast!
I have an unexpected opportunity to take a short city break to Belfast recently and am really happy about it. I didn’t know much about...
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