Author: Marie Goff
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Exploring Spain, Portugal, and Morocco: Tips for First-Time Travelers
In a few days, Eddie and I will set off for a fifteen-day guided tour exploring Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Since it’s our first time visiting these countries, we’re excited...
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One Place in the World to Legally Swim with Manatees – Amazing Encounters in Crystal River, Florida
The manatee calf was watchful of her mother. As the mother ascended to the surface from the bottom of the spring fed bay to get air, her calf came alongside...
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A Journey Through Belfast: From Troubles to Triumph
My husband Eddie and I joined his cousin, singer/songwriter and seasoned Ireland travel group leader Carroll Brown for our first visit to Ireland. I got the chance to add my...
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The Colorful Heritage of Bo-Kaap: History and Flavors
We gazed up the steep cobblestone street to the magnificent terraced houses; the colorful heritage of Bo-Kaap. Radiant colors: cerulean blue, magenta, lemon yellow, lime green, aqua, peach, and lavender...
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‘Taste’ of Hygge – Nordic Cooking with MasterChef Karsten Kroman
Twenty-nine women in Leadership Women International 2016 get a ‘taste of hygge’ in Copenhagen, Denmark. What is hygge, pronounced HEW-g? It is a Norwegian term associated with well-being, a feeling...
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Insights on Sea Turtle Rehab at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center
The patient looked very sick; she needed sea turtle rehab quickly. Typically, the technicians would be cautious of the turtles’ powerful jaws and flippers, but his one was not moving. Her...
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Rowing Close to Mendenhall Glacier: A Thrilling Experience
Rowing close to a glacier is tricky. The guide sat on one end of the rowboat, rowing massive oars. He soon got us as close as possible to the terminus...
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The Legacy of Thandi: Hope for Endangered Rhinos
The legacy of Thandi is one of uncommon resilience, and we were fortunate to see her. There was just enough light in the grey dusk to see a large shadow...
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Mexico City to Querétaro – Two Different Experiences
Every year, millions of adventurous Americans travel to Mexico to experience its vibrant culture and diverse landscapes. I visited inland Mexico with Leadership Women International – Mexico, along with a...
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Nights of a Thousand Candles – Love of Art and Light
Eddie and I wander through Brookgreen Gardens, and time stands still. A sense of mystic wonder fills our minds. Sometimes, we think we see an illusion; sometimes, it seems like...
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