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One Journey Ends, Another Begins

I awakened from my sleeping pill slumber as we were an hour out of LA. …

Dianne VapnekNovember 12, 2019

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When Traveling, Go With the Flow

You can set out with the best of intentions, while in Japan, thinking you know…

Dianne VapnekOctober 4, 2019

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Flea Market Thrills

As a born and bred New Englander, I come easily to the flea market bug. …

Dianne VapnekMay 27, 2019

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The Gamble

Let's face it. Much of travel can be a gamble. Days that start out promising…

Dianne VapnekMay 11, 2019

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Between Heaven and Earth

After recovering from three somewhat harrowing days driving a rental car on the road in…

Dianne VapnekNovember 15, 2018