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Exploring the Mysteries of the Great Pyramids of Giza
The Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, have captivated the imaginations of travelers for centuries. These magnificent structures, standing tall against the backdrop of the Egyptian desert, hold secrets and stories that continue to intrigue and inspire. So, grab your explorer’s hat, and let’s embark on a thrilling journey to unravel the mysteries of the pyramids! A Glimpse Into Ancient Egypt As you approach the Great Pyramids, you can’t help but feel a sense of awe and wonder. Built over 4,500 years ago, these colossal structures were the final resting places of pharaohs and their treasures. The pyramids were not only tombs but…
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10 Things You Need to Know to Stay Safe, Before Going to Egypt
Egypt is one of the most historically significant destinations in the world. Architecture and relics from some of the most critical moments in human history. Here I have compiled a list of the top scams and mistakes tourists often find themselves caught up in. Hopefully, this list will help you have a worry-free, relaxing vacation while soaking up the magical secrets of this fabulous land. Bringing the wrong clothes Egypt is HOT in the summer so you are going to want to throw some shorts and tank tops in your bag but PLEASE don’t. Egypt is a very conservative county. The primary religion is Islam and showing too much skin…
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La Candelaria…. The Beauty, History, Heart of Bogota
Beautiful old colonial buildings, in traditional colors, narrow cobblestone streets along with cool restaurants and shops, are just a few of the things that make La Candelaria one of the most charming of spots in the city of Bogota. Founded in 1538 it’s officially the first neighborhood of the city’. Steeped in history this wonderful neighborhood gives visitors a glimpse of colonial life in Bogota. While the entire neighborhood is full of unique architecture and interesting things to do, I want to tell you about my top 10 things to see on your next visit to this fabulous place. Plaza de Bolivar This immense open area in the heart of…
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10 Ways to Have the BEST Week Ever
Sunday….. The blissful day of rest. We’ve worked all week and now is our time for Netflix and Family right?? Well you could do that but if you take just a few minutes to prepare for the week you might not have to look forward to Sunday so much. Here are 10 things that you can do to start your week off right with less stress and more time to relax. MAKE A LIST A to-do list for the week is an absolute must. You can’t get it done if you don’t know you need to do it. I usually keep an ongoing list in my purse and then on…
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29 Ways to Share the LOVE
Love… it’s what makes the world go round .. right??? In a world where we are isolated by work, computers and just plain exhaustion reaching out to someone to let them know you care can be the last thing on your mind. I challenge you to do it anyway and to help you along, I’m giving you 29 easy ways to spread the love. Try one each day and the best part is they are totally free. Say please and thank you…. I know this sounds simple but we often get busy and forget. This is an easy way to show respect and with that love … so mind your…
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Happy Birthday To Me
I recently celebrated a birthday …my 47th to be exact. There once was a time that I would have been mortified to write that number down, but not anymore. I’ve earned every single second of that number. Some were easier than others, but every one of them are mine. I wouldn’t change them, well not many of them anyway. For good or bad they all got me to this day, on this plane, sitting behind the man with HUGE headphones, you know the one, with his seat leaned all the way back, snoring at decibels at a level that even people on the ground can hear. OK, maybe not my…
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The Art of Poutine and Other Tasty Treats From Canada
Even though I’ve never thought of Canada as a foodie paradise I have to say that on my trip I did find some authentic Canadian food and it was pretty tasty. If I had to say there was a stereotypical Canadian food it would have to be Poutine, pronounced Poo – Teen. Some would immediately go to Maple syrup but while extremely yummy it’s not an everyday staple like Poutine. You see it on every corner and in almost every restaurant. Poutine was originally started in Quebec but now can be found almost anywhere.. Even in some places in the US. The makeup of Poutine is pretty simple. Its basically…
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Toronto’s Own Mystical Magical Bookstore
While on my flight from Omaha to Toronto I did a little research. Being a confirmed book-a-holic I was instantly drawn to a bookstore called The Monkey’s Paw. After arriving and getting a good night’s sleep I start my trek to find this mystical place. I decide to walk because on the map it didn’t look that far…. Note to self never trust me when looking at a map… I’m very bad at judging distance. Approximately 2 hours later I arrived and I have to say it was definitely worth it. This little unassuming bookstore is chock full of interesting used books. I’m a huge proponent of buying used books.…
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My Top 10 Things to do in Bangkok
Here are my top 10 absolute must see things on a visit to Bangkok
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New Year, Old Me… 5 Steps to Becoming Who You Wanted to be
OK.. the title of this post may seem a bit backward but please give me a minute to explain. As I sat on the cusp of a new year, like always I started making of list of things I wanted to accomplish. Not necessarily resolutions but goals , things I want in my life. Looking through the list I found a common theme, everything revolved around things I used to do but gave up on for some reason or another. One thing on the list was dance… I used to love to dance but I grew up and had children, jobs, marriage… in a nutshell life became more important than…
