When leaving your mark on the world is definitely an understatement! Ramesses II also known as Ramesses the Great for good reason. After all of the sights I had seen sweating across Egypt, landing on the banks of Lake Nasser and crossing the sands around what simply looked like small mountains of rocks, opened to…
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You Have No Idea
You only think you know turbulence! I’ve been flying since before I can remember, I’ve flown in every type and size plane, I’ve flown in military planes, I’ve flown in thunder, rain and snow. I’ve experienced some awful turbulence but I have never really thought the plane was going to fall out the sky. The…
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Fighting The Blues
The heat makes the days seem soo much longer, but honestly I didn’t care. I was about 5 shades darker, and 10 pounds (not by choice) lighter and I didn’t care. My feet were ashy, dusty and crusty (not acceptable to be ashy and black ever) and I didn’t care. Anytime I spend the day…
Read MoreYoung Entrepreneurs on The Nile
Some might say I’m partial to boys because I have a son, it’s true. I love the way boys maintain a constant air of mischief, always into something, on an adventure, opening a neighborhood business, playing sports, driving early, and of course bothering girls. I find those that simply drive you crazy because they can’t…
Read MoreI Don’t Haggle
I love nothing better than supporting local crafts while traveling. I will admit, I do not have the ability to haggle, and I really don’t believe in it. Why would I have the means to afford to fly halfway across the world and then try to pay 10 dollars for a bracelet you are selling…
Read MoreEducation on The Nile
We like to believe that education in other parts of the world is somehow subpar to what students receive in the United States. Learning takes place in many places, not just traditional classrooms. I was in awe of a young man with Down Syndrome that was adjusting the sails on a Felucca, thinking if he…
Read MoreIs This Date Night?
The slight sizzle of the hibachi, smoke, and the aroma of teriyaki waifs across the room as I take a seat at the sushi bar. Fresh fish, vegetables, seaweed and mounds of rice are being molded into artistic masterpieces as I watch couples enjoying their cell phones and not the show of the art of…
Read MoreGone Glamping!
Glamping along the Serengeti seemed like a dream, the visions I had seen on Instagram of travel influencers enjoying breakfast with a giraffe, posted up outside of tents that could rival any 5 star hotel, the vast dry landscape with flowing rivers in sections, sunsets that are endless, why wouldn’t I want take this trip?…
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When Your Travel Agent Warns You!
I hope this never happens to you, I really do, so please learn by my example. I am an educator, I have been one for almost 20 years, and I truly believe we must learn by the awful examples of others. Please understand that this information is designed for the health and safety of…
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Cairo Lights!
The Le Meridian Pyramids is exactly that, you have a view of the Pyramids from the pool!!!!!!! WHAT! I’ve made it, I am living the life of a real world traveler. The grounds are bustling with activity, people checking in and out, taking, laughing, buses unloading dusty travelers from the days sights. Walking through the…
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Atlanta, New York and Cairo!
As much as I love New York, I despise flying into JFK! I hate it, the airport literally drives me insane and why, can someone please tell me why the hell every flight spends forever on the runway awaiting takeoff! Ok, let me start with the first moment of extreme annoyance and go from there!…
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I Have Been Silent!
Greetings to my followers, friends and family. Many have asked why I have been silent on my blog and why my usual travel tips and recommendations have been limited. Honestly I have had no motivation to blog, or any real inspiration to do anything but bleach the house and every surface I come in contact…
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