• Traveling kinda sucks, but traveling is amazing!

    I love being new places and seeing new things, meeting people, and eating amazing food. The battle is getting there. Planes are great for getting places quicker, but sometimes, the routes and planes themselves make no sense. I mean, I’m heading off to Argentina to spend a month on water and land. Argentina is huge.

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  • Zoolights

    The temperature was in the double digits yesterday, 16.8C, so my brother Bradley and I decided to see the zoo lights at the Calgary Zoo with my niece and nephews. The doors open at 5 and close at 9, but my brother is a volunteer fireman and was attending a huge grassfire outside of town

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  • Everybody Knows…

    Over the past few days, the news has been filled with Life at Seas and Miray Cruises canceling the cruise. Three-year cruise people sold homes to go on is canceled weeks before departure (msn.com) and https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/travel/video/3-year-cruise-abruptly-canceled-105160805 are examples of this. There have been articles in People, Travel and Leisure, the New York Times, and ABC

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  • Argentina Bound

    Some decisions have been made and too much money was spent on Black Friday weekend on a trip to Argentina. May I ask why singles need to pay so much more than one-half of a duo? I understand that a hotel room is usually the same price no matter if there is one or two,

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  • Cancelled

    Sob, it’s official. Today I should have been joining the cruise, but instead, the whole thing has been canceled. Investors from the Middle East have withdrawn their support so there is no money for the boat. Miray has lost up to 10,000,000 USD on this failed venture. Vedat the owner has promised to pay the

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  • Another Weekend, Another Bit of Non-News

    The author expresses frustration and confusion about Vedat and Miray Cruises’ vague plans towards securing a ship and refunding travelers. Kendra announced that HLC will not charter a boat, but plans for a sail date are set for March. As a result, affected passengers are considering legal action, and the author is exploring alternatives like…

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  • And the Saga Continues

    I have no words. No, thats not entirely right. I have many words but mostly I’m just flabbergasted. This week, while I was getting multiple vaccines and recovering from feeling like poo because of them the rumors and infighting on the Life at Seas Cruises circle have been flying. We have been patiently (okay maybe

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  • Vaccinations for the Whole World?

    Suppose you’ve ever traveled to any exotic destination you may or may not have visited a travel clinic to find out if there were any recommended medications you should take. Most people, myself included, don’t stop to think of possible diseases when we are booking short holidays. Still, some countries in South America and Africa

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  • Clinging to Hope or Delusional?

    I was so excited and spent a lot of money on a three-year cruise that was supposed to take me around the world, it’s billed as the first of its kind cruise that will cover over 130,000 miles across all 7 continents and 140 countries, 382 ports. Sounds fantastic doesn’t it? I certainly thought so. Miray Cruises

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  • Saying Goodbye

    The author reflects on the various goodbyes they’ve experienced throughout their nomadic lifestyle, noting the mix of emotions that come with each farewell. Their departure from Albania is tinged with sadness when they learn of a friend’s passing due to cancer, highlighting the final goodbye’s somber reality that contrasts with the usually temporary ones.

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Welcome to my blog! I’m Patti-Jo, an educator and travel enthusiast who has dedicated her life to International teaching and is taking a break. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of amazing travel together.

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