Faux Voyage: Wanderlust
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Faux Voyage: Wanderlust

I cheated. This Photo was taken Aboard Our Flight to Cuba My obsession with travel started at a very young age, eight to be exact.  I vividly remember watching Rick Steve’s Europe for hours during PBS telethons and ordering international travel catalogs. Yes, at eight I was ordering catalogs. I would sit “Indian style” (we weren’t politically correct then) at…
The “Racist” Retailer? First Shopping Experience in Paris
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The “Racist” Retailer? First Shopping Experience in Paris

Aux Champs-Elysées! I can still remember the first time my gladiators touched the infamous avenue. I was utterly smitten.  I truly would’ve been satisfied purchasing a used napkin if it was purchased via a boutique housed on the chicest ave. in the 8th arrondissement.  Unfortunately, I meet many travelers who do not have the same love affair with shopping in…
Money is the Root of ALL Evil?
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Money is the Root of ALL Evil?

That quote is the extent of financial management that I received as a child.  Well actually, I don’t think my mom was talking to me.  I’m certain I just overheard her saying that.  Nonetheless, I am by NO means a financial advisor, but I am however great with creating amazing experiences and maintaining a life that I could have never…
Rouge Means Aller: Finding Your Flame
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Rouge Means Aller: Finding Your Flame

Well, rouge doesn’t even loosely translate to aller….however things will come full circle in a bit.  What is it about le colour rouge that is so invigorating, so tantalizing, so authoritative, so “who’s going to check me…boo?”   Le colour rouge is the sole (that’s a bit extreme) reason that this post is being published. For years, I have flirted with the thought of blogging.  For…