Veronica James's Blog, page 125
August 1, 2018
The Couple of Things
I was recently interviewed for a magazine article about empty nesting from the Dad's point of view. As usual, I was happy to add my two cents. Most of the questions involved the logistics of pulling off our GypsyNester lifestyle, things like selling the house, making an income, traveling and the like.
But one question completely caught me by surprise
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July 27, 2018
Getting Geologic on Iceland’s Golden Circle
We didn’t have a lot of time to explore Iceland, so The Golden Circle Tour was perfect. Leaving Reykjavík early on a gray sub-arctic morning, we set out to see half a dozen of the island’s foremost highlights... CONTINUE READING >>
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July 23, 2018
Cowboy Up, Surf’s Up for the Surf Rodeo
Everything from avocados and artichokes, to jazz and jalopies, to strawberries and salsa, to whales and wine are celebrated almost every weekend across the Golden State. But what could be more Californian than surfing, or more Western than a Rodeo? CONTINUE READING >>
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July 20, 2018
Our Favorite Great American Road Trips
Summertime, summertime, sum, sum, summertime.
We all recall those glorious days of yesteryear with the station wagon packed to the gills, miles of billboard bingo, and endless Are we there yet?s.
Whether we were the kids, or when we had the kids, those memories are an indelible part of our American summers.
Guess what? Those intrepid explorations don’t have to end just because the offspring have moved out... CONTINUE READING >>
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July 14, 2018
Power Pedaling from Paris to the Sea (and back again)
For us biking is the best way to see the sights up close and at a speed where we can cover more ground than walking yet still take everything in. Our recent ride through the Normandy region of France certainly accomplished that...
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July 11, 2018
How to Avoid the Crowds in Venice, Italy
Venice is worth visiting for its beauty and culture extraordinare, and you can beat the crowds with careful planning. Here are 5 tips...
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July 9, 2018
Taking Time for Tapas… Eating Our Way Across Spain
What would a visit to Spain be without sampling the tapas? Incomplete we’d say.
But then tapas are a culinary style that is right up our alley...
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July 3, 2018
Post-Parting Depression: Saying Good-bye to My Adult Kids
Having just returned from our first visit to our eldest's new home in Paris, we felt that this is a good time to take another look at this story.I've got an issue and I need help! I'm hoping I'll get a lot of suggestions on this post from our amazingly insightful readers... CONTINUE READING >>
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June 22, 2018
Wheels and Waterways Across Normandy
We are off on an adventure across Normandy with our friends at Backroads Travel. This phenomenal French journey will take us along the Seine River combining two of our favorite activities, biking and boating... CONTINUE READING >>
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June 17, 2018
We are Heading to Paris for Our Own Cycling Tour de France
Our friends at Backroads Travel will once again be hosting us, this time for a phenomenal journey through Normandy along the Seine River. And since it’s summer travel time, we will be combing two of our favorite activities, biking and boating... CONTINUE READING >>
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