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 […]

TIPS FOR GETTING THE BEST AIRFARE

Teri B.

March 10, 2019

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

Once again, Scott McCartney (WSJ’s The Middle Seat) comes through with some salient tips about buying airline tickets, while debunking some popular myths. In a nutshell: Non-stop flights are generally less expensive than flights with stops — especially in markets with low-cost competition. Non-stops will most likely cost more on international flights and cities serviced […]

BACKYARD FUN

Teri B.

February 17, 2019

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Things You Should Know, To-Do List, U.S. Travel, Wining/Dining

“Backyard” can have lots of different meanings. Given the relatively “inclement” weather we’re experiencing in So Cal (we’ve already surpassed our average annual rainfall!), in this case “backyard” is a euphemism for Los Angeles in general — i.e., having fun locally by enjoying a couple of new adventures. The first was attending the Travel & […]

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