Travel In The Age Of Coronavirus Reality Check

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March 8, 2020

 

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If you’re looking for another one of those “woe is me” blog posts about the COVID-19 Coronavirus, then you need to move on because this is definitely not it. In fact, I feel a rant coming on. By now, the whole frigging world knows about this virus and people are absolutely losing their minds and expecting a Dawn of the Dead zombie apocalypse. I am reading reports of people stockpiling crap as if the world is coming to an end. Stop the insanity already. Here is why l think we are hurting ourselves more than helping.

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Year End Review Report Card 2019

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Lake Garda Sirmione - our year end review for 2019

Countdown to a new decade means it’s time for our report card for the year 2019! Another year that passed by wicked quick. Sometimes I want to say “slow down world. I wanna get off”. On this last blog post- newsletter of the year, we  look back at how we did on our travels, other aspects of life and wishes for the coming year.

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12 Reasons To Visit Siena Italy In The Fall

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Piazza del Campo Italy in 12 reasons to visit Siena

Siena is another one of the underrated places in Italy. It should definitely be considered when planning your Italy itinerary. It makes for a great day trip from Florence for example if you’re short on time, so very little excuse not to seek it out. This Tuscan hill town is worthy and is for sure one of the best medieval cities in the Tuscan region. Here are 12 reasons to visit Siena, especially in the fall. It has a lot in common with Perugia, another lovely city we liked a whole lot.

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How We Find Great Pet Sitters – HouseSitMatch Chat

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A short post today and it’s about house sitting. The Housesitmatch company has been our go to agency for pet sitting services for the past few years. We have used them exclusively for at least three years. We continue to use them because the level of care has been excellent. This post is not sponsored …

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Metropol Parasol In Seville Spain

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Last Updated: Metropol Parasol Seville: Metropol Parasol is billed as the “World’s Largest Wooden Structure“. I totally believe it. It should be on your things to see in Seville list! This thing is ginormous, in a good way of course.  It is located at the Plaza de la Encarnacion. [the_ad id=”13767”] The plaza used to …

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