Documentation for Guide Dogs Traveling to Countries Outside the U.S.A. ~ by Simon
(Before I turn this space over to Simon, here are two suggestions that might be helpful. (1) The following information, in most cases, applies to pets in general. If you’re planning to take your furry friend outside the U.S., always check the official government...An Open Letter to Patti Morrow
(Patti Morrow is a prominent women’s adventure travel writer who was seriously injured in a recent traffic accident in South Africa, while on assignment and doing what she loves. To learn more about this remarkable individual, visit her Luggage and Lipstick blog.)...Mother, Son Trek to Edinburgh
Ever since Kevin, as a teenager, saw Mel Gibson’s magnificent portrayal of William Wallace in Brave Heart, he has had a constant itch to visit Scotland. So the morning of February 26, 2013 found Kevin and me catching the early train out of the northern English city of...
Horror, Satire and the Truth about Gated Communities
The Association ~ by Bentley Little In November, 2006, Simon and I were in the Philadelphia area on a three-and-a-half week training program prior to assuming ownership of our auto repair franchise. Little did I know that one of the books I read during that time would...
In Search of a Panamanian Paradise ~ Chapter 5
Boquete: The Town that Loves to Celebrate If there ever was a town that embraced the spirit of celebration, it would be Boquete. While folks in the U.S are freezing their butts off from January through March, it is summer time in Panama. The weather is dry and...Great Panama City Find for the Budget Conscious
If there’s anything I hate, it’s sticker shock. We ran into a good bit of that while trying to find a hotel for three nights in Panama City prior to our return home after our glorious month in Boquete. Then we came across Hotel CentroAmericano. Located near various...In Search of a Panamanian Paradise ~ Chapter 4
Life’s a Beach, and then You Enjoy the Heck Out of It Through our spotty internet access, we’re hearing the reports from home about snow, ice, stranded motorists and the complete inability of anyone to deal with it. Were we there, we would be having a hard time...In Search of a Panamanian Paradise ~ Chapter 3
Down in the Mouth in Panama by Simon One of our purposes for visiting Panama was for me to have some long overdue dental work performed. You might ask why one would want to visit a dentist in a foreign country rather than having the work done close to home. Well it...In Search of a Panamanian Paradise ~ Chapter 2
Six Legs on the Ground in Panama: First Impressions The current temperature is in the low 70’s, with a light breeze rustling the tree branches. There is the sound of birds and a dog barking in the distance. I can hear Simon preparing the barbecue pit for the chicken...
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