by Penny Zibula | Dec 22, 2023 | Europe, Middle East
Seven Unforgettable Days of Delight and Discovery Sunshine and warm breezes worked their magic on Simon, Splendid, and me as our Celestyal cruise ship, Crystal, left the magnificent city of Athens, Greece behind. We were off on a once-in-a-lifetime weeklong voyage... by Simon Lock | Jun 10, 2020 | Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, Service Dog Savvy
(Before I turn this space over to Simon, here are two suggestions that might be helpful. Updated in June 2020. (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... by Penny Zibula | Jan 18, 2019 | Miscellaneous, Service Dog Savvy
Saying a Tearful Goodbye to My Sweet Otto. Otto von Guidemeister passed away in his sleep last night. I don’t know how else to break the news. As you can imagine, we are all devastated, because everyone who knew Otto couldn’t help but love him. The chemo seemed to be... by Penny Zibula | May 19, 2017 | Accommodation, Middle East, Travel
A Homey Refuge Amid the Ruins of Jordan’s Glorious Past Driving from Amman, with several not-to-be-missed stops along the way, Simon, Otto and I were headed for our long-anticipated visit to the magical ancient city of Petra. But by the time we arrived in the charming...