Category: Abroad

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| Marie Goff

Upcoming Travel Destination – Spain Morocco Portugal

In a few days, Eddie and I will be on our way to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco for a fifteen-day guided tour. It’s our first visit to these countries and...

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| Marie Goff

“Eat Pray Love” in Beautiful, Bustling Belfast, Ireland?”

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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| Marie Goff

Colorful Cooking Experience in Bo-Kaap

We gazed up the steep cobblestone street to the magnificent terraced houses that lined each side. Painted in radiant colors such as cerulean blue, magenta, lemon yellow, lime green, aqua,...

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| Marie Goff

‘Taste’ of Hygge – Nordic Cooking with MasterChef Karsten Kroman

Twenty-nine women in Leadership Women International 2016 – Scandinavia, learned to cook the ‘hygge’ way in Copenhagen, Denmark. Hygge is pronounced HEW-g? and is a Norwegian term associated with well-being....

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| Marie Goff

I Saw Thandi!

There was just enough light in the grey dusk to see a large shadow cross the path a few yards in front of our truck as we crossed open terrain...

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| Marie Goff

Mexico – A Magical Inland Visit

Millions of intrepid Americans cross our southern border each year to visit the culturally rich and geographically diverse land of Mexico. I visited inland Mexico with a group, Leadership Women...

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| Marie Goff

A Blue Flag Beach is More Natural, Clean, and Exciting – Do you want a Blue Flag Beach?

Playa Espadilla Sur was abuzz with activity when we arrived. Capuchin monkeys, coatis, and raccoons scrambled around our feet. They appeared to coexist harmoniously with the sunbathers on the beach....

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| Marie Goff

Two Hotels in Cuba

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Two hotels in Cuba offered contrasting views during our visit. First of all, the architectural landscape is captivatingly beautiful. Spanish, Greek, Roman, and Italian architectural influences have stood the...