“Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.” —Ovid What to give the traveler? Check out these 26 gift ideas: Portable Battery Charger Travel cork screw (light and easy to use), stopper…
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Rethinking Protein
UPDATE. “The little gummies are packed with protein, but not from soy or gelatine. They are instead made from an edible, jumping insect – locusts, which are a type of grasshopper.” —BBC NEWS Story, Sept. 23, 2021 ♠ ♣…
Posted in Travel Posts, World Glimpses
Panda Posing
UPDATE: China says Giant Pandas are no longer Endangered animals – July 2021. Their status has been updated to Vulnerable. April 2015. In China, there is a Panda Sanctuary in the City of Chengdu. This week, I’m sharing a few…
Posted in Wildlife
Booking Air Travel 2021
WHAT IS A WOULD-BE PLANE PASSENGER TO DO? Today, on more than one airline, if I book Premier Economy seats, the tickets are REFUNDABLE. While more expensive than regular economy seating, they are the most cost effective seats these days.…
Travel Snacks
A friend shared a link to “Best Travel Snacks” and it got me thinking that I have my own ideas on the topic. LONG TRIPS. I always pack mint tea bags and apple tea bags. The mint scent helps me focus…
