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After about 5 weeks in East Asia, we arrived at Queen Alia airport in Amman, Jordan, via Bangkok. Our first thought upon stepping outside?
Posted on May 15th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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From our little hotel in the Thai wine region, we had a short van ride to the local bus station / convenience store, a short wait in the flies with canned iced coffees, and a 2 hour ride in a mini bus to the next major bus station. From here, we were hustled […]
Posted on May 14th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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David and I hopped out of the airport transport van in the middle of Kosan Road tourist mayhem much to the shock and befuddlement of the other Americans who hadn’t experienced the backpackers’ ghetto circus before. “You’re getting out here?”, said a woman who was clearly destined for the resort type of establishment.
Posted on May 14th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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Have a hankering to experience the benefit of military aircraft travel after you retire? Read all about our first experience with it here.
Posted on May 14th, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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Having extra treats on hand is always helpful when pets are going through any sort of transition. So are special toys and things to “work” at while they are processing. The perfect combination? Pet kongs.
Posted on May 2nd, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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Does your furry friend have more meds than Carter has liver pills? Keep you and your pet sitter sane with a simple DIY med chart.
Posted on May 2nd, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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Want to look like a rock star to your new house and pet sitting clients? Maintaining family contact and sharing information goes a long way towards increasing everyone’s comfort factor. Read on for some ideas.
Posted on May 2nd, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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During the Middle East leg of our around the world trip, a friend and fellow traveler recommended a new regional budget airline.
Posted on May 2nd, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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A dirt cheap option is Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter, this place offers open dorm beds for about 25 shekels each, with shared bathroom.
Posted on May 2nd, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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Unfortunately, certain political issues make it extremely difficult to enter particular Middle East countries with either an Israeli stamp in your passport, or an exit stamp from any location known to be a cross-over point into Israel from a neighboring country. The situation is further complicated by the fact that nations taking […]
Posted on May 2nd, 2007 by Myscha Theriault
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