Thursday’s Thought of the Day

Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream so shall you become.Your vision is the promise of what you shall at last unveil.- John Ruskin

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The Perspective of Travel
Jan11

The Perspective of Travel

Travel often gives us a unique perspective on things.  The longer you spend in an area, especially if you’re mingling with locals, the more that perspective grows. Morocco has given me some unique perspectives. I never voiced this to anyone, but I was a bit nervous coming here.  Not just because of the language limitations.  While I have friends and connections who are Muslim, I’ve never been to a mostly Muslim area...

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Thursday’s Thought of the Day

“Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you, as by the attitude you bring to life.” Kahlil Gibran

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Living with Darkness–Interview with Forrest Walker
Jan07

Living with Darkness–Interview with Forrest Walker

As I wrote when I shared about my long-term battle with depression, I am introducing an interview series from fellow travelers who have dealt with depression to share not only their experiences, but what also helps them deal with the condition.  I hope sharing their stories helps others.  I’d like to thank Forrest of The Other Side of the Coconut for sharing part of his journey with us. What was your experience with depression...

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How I fund our family travel
Jan04

How I fund our family travel

I often get asked how we fund our family travel, especially with indefinite family travel. There are so many ways to fund one’s travel, so please don’t look at our examples and think just because your answer is “Well, I can’t do any of those!” that long-term family travel is out of your league.  To be honest, you are only limited by your imagination.  If you’d like some other ideas, there are...

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