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Huff in Stride, Take a Glide: Venice, Italy

Named in honor of the goddess Venus, 117 islands on the marshy, saltwater lagoon along the northeastern coast of Italy create an alluring atmosphere of maritime mastery and classical theatres.  Venetians love luxury and share their refined tastes in silks, architecture and masks with the same flare

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Attack of the Black Backpack

Ah, the things I have experienced this week!  The first 7 days of my trip have been quite the adventure.  It all kicked-off with the donning of my large, black, fully-stuffed backpack at home in NY.  Wow, at first 30lbs doesn't feel so bad.  That was going to change.  After some heartfelt  goo

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Open Road Inspiration

   In my last post, “Seize the Day,”  I expressed the outlook I have on travel.  It's not just a vacation, and for some it becomes a “life-enrapturing” experience.  Well, this all started out as a feeling I had within me.  When I was younger I couldn't really explain it.  I can just r

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