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THE MIDDLE EAST HERE AND NOW

Teri B.

April 21, 2026

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International Travel, To-Do List

In answer to the proverbial “million dollar” question – “what is it like in Saudi Arabia?” — I can now provide an informed answer. But first, what was it like flying to Jeddah? And why Jeddah as opposed to the capital of Riyadh? Here’s the answer to the last part, and it isn’t because we […]

AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE

Teri B.

March 17, 2026

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Things I Love, To-Do List, U.S. Travel

How crazy is it that I’ve been to Amsterdam’s famous Keukenhof Gardens to see endless tulips, but never ventured to see the spring blooms all over Southern California? Given that I’m a native of Los Angeles, and all I had to do was plan the time and get in the car, that indeed seems curious. […]

LET’S ALL TAKE A BEAT …

Teri B.

March 2, 2026

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

As I asked the hubby several weeks ago, “what happens to our Middle East travel if there’s a war”? At the time, while the prospect may have been on the minds of many, there was nothing to do. Fortunately we’re both pragmatic when it comes to travel — i.e., potential disruptions can’t totally be avoided. […]

THE NEW YEAR IS HERE

Teri B.

January 9, 2026

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International Travel, Things I Love, U.S. Travel

Just when I thought this year’s travels couldn’t possibly top 2024, I was wrong. Most of what made 2025 so memorable wasn’t exactly what we had in mind (Brazil visa snafu), but the recent Thanksgiving travel more than made up for that. By a landslide. Here’s the annual recap (click on each to read the […]

PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA

Teri B.

December 30, 2025

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International Travel, Things I Love, Things You Should Know

Yes, Paris is indeed a good idea – especially for the first time as in the case of our kids. And seeing it all dressed up for Christmas is for me an added bonus. Yes, it’s pre-Thanksgiving in Paris, but that holiday is not celebrated in this country so what the heck! And those “Black […]

Israel – Part 2

Teri B.

December 21, 2025

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International Travel, Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

So what did we do with our final 2+ days in Israel (read Part 1 HERE)? A lot (after our visit to Eilat). Our wonderful guide Aryeh had a sudden and unexpected departure to deal with a family matter, so he arranged for driver Younes to shuttle us to Jerusalem. Younes was only too happy […]

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