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In Bruges; a Sojourn in a Belgian Town

“Go to Bruges.” I can still hear him saying it. “Promise me you will go to Bruges.” He called it an impossibly romantic place, and painted a picture that I can still see when I recall it. How do you say no to that? Roger was my travel guru and if he said, go, I […]

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Slow Travel – What Madrid taught me about time

Slow travel; for me it is the art of living the moment of wherever you are. I have often waxed poetic about slow travel, but it took a trip to Madrid for me to really understand it.  That beautiful and vibrant city taught me about slowing down in a way no other destination has. Slow […]

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Inspirational Quotes from Women who Travel

Women who travel are wise, kind and passionate. I know, because I am a woman who travels. If you need proof, here are some travel quotes from women who travel. Quotes to inspire, to make you think and to help you act on your own travel dream. Women Who Travel I have read one too many […]

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Going Solo – Women and Solo Travel Over 40

Solo travel, taking a trip by yourself, can be daunting. Especially if you are a woman; maybe more so if you are a woman of a certain age. So do you give up on travel because you’re female, over 40 and might have to go by yourself? The answer is no, not hardly. In fact, […]

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Travel Maven, The Journey Begins

Welcome to Travel Maven! I love the word “Maven,” it has an interesting range of definition. It can mean either one who is experienced or knowledgable; or it can mean freak. When it comes to travel, I fall into both categories. I am an experienced traveler, but I am also a travel freak. I am […]

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