The next day I walked to the village and everyone genuflected and addressed me as Rankaditti, which roughly translated as "Princess."
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How Not to Keep a Travel Journal
{Because we all need a little reminder that there’s no one right way to do something. And a stack of old travel journals may finally see the light of day.} ... Read more
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Florence, Italy – Hotel Torre Guelfla – Travel Journaling
Florence, Italy, July 23, 2011, Hotel Torre Guelfla, travel journaling in the sitting area on the third floor. On a trip with my two daughters. Even in an 800-year-old hotel ... Read more
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Tipping Etiquette around the World
Tipping etiquette and a global gratuity guide for the Travel Belle Traveling to a foreign country is exhilarating. It is an amazing gift to be able to see and experience ... Read more
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Wearable Luggage and Other Things I Love this Week
History of travel – an animated view of the story so far (Infographic), Tnooz, by Kevin May via HotelClub This is an absolute travel and history lover’s dream! Shared over on ... Read more
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Hometown Picnic at Maymont in Richmond, Virginia
“What’s your favorite spot to have a picnic?” When I sat down to write my answer to this week’s question, I had to struggle to think of the last time ... Read more
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Europe for Christmas? The Tropics? Or Home?
Welcome to Across the Cafe Table where every second Wednesday we ask a question and share our answers If you HAD to spend the holidays away somewhere, where would ... Read more
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The ‘Three Hots’ of Chongqing, China
We touch down on the runway at Chongqing’s airport and I glimpse at a heavy haze that weighs the city down. We disembark, gather our luggage from a sluggish carousel ... Read more
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9 Tips On How To Travel On A Tight Budget Around The World
Travelling around the world is often thought to significantly break the bank. Paying for hotels and flights and excursions are just the half of it. You have to factor food ... Read more