Should I Cruise a River or an Ocean?
Yes please! I like both ocean cruising and river cruising. I went on my first river cruise in December of 2016 and then more recently in April of 2017. First let me say that cruising is in my humble opinion a great way to travel because I get to unpack once and see...
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The Land of Fire and Ice: Iceland
Iceland in February Really…I never had Iceland on my radar, and especially never considered it as a February vacation. My ideal get away when it is cold here in the Midwest is warm sunshine, ocean, beach, drinks with umbrellas; you get the picture. However, an...
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Penny Explores Paris
Bonjour! My husband and I spent a week in Paris with another couple this past November, and I felt like a local before the week was out. I feel this was due to the fact we stayed in a condo in Vincennes which is about 6 miles outside the heart of Paris. Every day we...
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Overcoming the Winter Blues
As you begin to take down the lights from the roof, and the wreath from the door, you think of a new year and spring will soon roar. How can you get your gardening, decorating, and artistic fix? When all you can see is a wintery mix. What can be done to fill that...
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Morocco: A Land of Enticement
Mуѕtеriоuѕ, аnсiеnt, еxоtiс, mystic: аll of these аrе wоrdѕ uѕеd tо dеѕсribе Mоrоссо. Thеу are аll true, but Mоrоссо iѕ аlѕо fresh, nеw, еvоlving, аnd modern. But thе оnlу way to fоrm уоur own орiniоn about Mоrоссо iѕ tо actually gо thеrе. Thе Eurореаn Influence Being...
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Farhad Zarif, Ultra Marathoner
Farhad Zarif is a man of exceptional spirit, who dares to accomplish the impossible, with a disregard for anything that tries to keep him from his accepted challenge. He’s lived his entire life facing challenges and climbing mountains that most would never dare. As a...
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A bad day on the golf course beats a good day working
ACA Kansas City Golf Club “A bad day on the golf course beats a good day working.” I’m not sure who made that comment, but it is surely true. Guess what? At the ACA we have learned how to do both at the same time. While playing bad golf, we can still have a great...
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