Veronica James's Blog, page 127
April 19, 2018
Empty Nest Egg
Where did you live when you were first starting out? I'll bet it wasn't quite the Taj Mahal.
Our first place was a one bedroom, former screened-in porch that had all the weather proofing of the average wiffle ball. It was a veritable private zoo of insect vermin -- and we were glad to have it. We were proud and happy to be on our own.
Who are we to deny our offspring those same pleasures?... CONTINUE READING >>
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April 16, 2018
Satisfy Your Taste Buds With These 3 D.C. Food Tours
If you love discovering great tasting food, D.C. is an amazing place to visit. The city offers some excellent food tours, many of which allow you to visit its best eateries in a single day. Here are some of our favorite options... CONTINUE READING >>
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April 13, 2018
We Packed as Many of London’s Landmarks as We Could into Two Days, How’d We Do?
From our base in Paddington, we set out to see as much as we possibly could of London in under 48 hours. We think we did pretty darn good, see if you agree. Did we miss anything?
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April 8, 2018
Beaches, Elephants and Tea – What’s not to Like?! Here’s What You Need to Know About Sri Lanka
A small island nation resting off the coast of India, Sri Lanka has a lot going for it – Here’s what you should see and do... CONTINUE READING >>
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April 5, 2018
Meet Bigfoot’s Florida Cousin!
Skunk Apes are omnivores, with the ability to climb and make beds out of leafy branches, there are an estimated 7 - 9 of them in the Everglades, they like alligator caves, smell like rotten eggs, and they love lima beans. Skunk Apes lead a nomadic, hunter/gatherer existence, have a good memory and exceptional hearing.We had to find one for ourselves, so we headed deep into the Florida Everglades...
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April 2, 2018
4 Must-Have Travel Experiences Around the World
There's a big wide world out there just waiting for you to explore it. Taking it all in would take many lifetimes, but what should you tackle first? If they aren't already, these essential experiences should be on your bucket list.
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April 1, 2018
The Best? (Worst?) Funniest. Family Portrait. Ever.
Every family has 'em.Piles of throw-away snapshots that you can't bear to throw away. Before digital cameras, our generation put every picture -- no matter how bad -- into a photo album. After all, they were precious - and we shelled out big bucks to have them developed.
Then there are the CLASSICS. The ones you should have thrown away, but instead you frame them. This one is ours.
Think about it, we thought we were sitting for a lovely family portrait. Clearly, all heck is breaking loose and none of us could... CONTINUE READING >>
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March 28, 2018
You Can Save Sea Turtles in Costa Rica
If you dream of traveling the world but lack the financial means to take a luxurious approach, volunteering is one way to get around while giving back. One of the most memorable ways to Volunteer in Costa Rica is working with sea turtle conservation organizations... CONTINUE READING >>
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The Essential Things You Should Pack for a Vacation at an All-Inclusive
There are certain essential things you need to carry to an all-inclusive to ensure that you enjoy your trip. Here are some of the things that shouldn’t be left out of your packing list. CONTINUE READING >>
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March 22, 2018
Who’s Kidding Who?
The last task of raising a child is letting them go.
Allowing them to flap their cute little wings and fly... giving them a gentle nudge out of the nest to get them airborne.
OK, sometimes it's more like a hard shove off a cliff... but then the harder transition from the parent-child to an adult-to-adult relationship must be made.
This process doesn't happen overnight... CONTINUE READING >>
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