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STORIES FROM SAIGON

Teri B.

May 8, 2019

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International Travel, Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

Is it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City? Good question. Much like when we were in India and Bombay was used more often than Mumbai, Saigon is used a lot. It goes without saying it is easier to say and write. The name change occurred in 1976 after the Reunification of the country. Saigon was […]

HIGHLIGHTS FROM HANOI

Teri B.

May 3, 2019

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Hanoi (or Ha Noi), the capital city of Vietnam, was the first of our three stops in nine days following Taipei where this this spring journey began. Hanoi’s landmark hotel is the Sofitel Legend Metropole, established in 1901. The original building retains the era’s characteristics while the newer Opera Wing (where we stayed) has more modern […]

TALES FROM TAIPEI

Teri B.

April 28, 2019

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International Travel, Things You Should Know, Wining/Dining

Taipei is a great example of advanced culture and modern civilization in Asia. Was that so apparent in a two-day visit? Yes, it was. It is nearly as clean as Singapore — debris-free streets and no graffiti. The airport is modern, the roads are very good and, if one needs a convenience store, there is […]

SOUTHEAST ASIA FOR THE WIN

Teri B.

April 23, 2019

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

When one is fortunate to take an annual three-week vacation, where to go is obviously the biggest decision. Many people return over and over again to their favorite spots. They know what to expect and/or they’ve created relationships with a particular hotel or resort. To each his own, but the hubby and I are not […]

THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY

Teri B.

April 9, 2019

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Things I Love

On the fifth anniversary of my mom’s passing, I share this post again … “You are not canceling your trip!” Those were the oft-repeated words said by my mom as her cancer progressed since the beginning of the year, knowing I was due to leave on the hubby’s and my annual post-tax-season vacation. But how […]

CREDIT CARDS & AIRLINE MILES — AM I A SUCKER?

Teri B.

March 26, 2019

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Things You Should Know

The hubby and I enjoy a very successful marriage. But if there is one subject upon which a fight will certainly ensue, it is the very mention of credit cards and miles. He thinks it’s a giant Ponzi scheme, sucking people in so they feel they are getting something for free. I have written a […]

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