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Huay Tung Tao Reservoir and a stop for lunch: Chiang Mai
My host family, who own and manage the five-story hotel named Chor Chang House, invited me to join them for an afternoon at the Huay Tung Ta
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
May 4, 20183 min read
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Bangkok, Thailand: Some facts and advice for this city of extremes
Two week later, I flew to Hanoi for a week and then to Hoi An, Vietnam. I loved it! And, I would have stayed…well, maybe forever…in peacefu
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Mar 23, 20187 min read
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Frequent Flyer Programs: TEN Big Credit Card Bonuses.
Today, more points are earned for credit-card purchases than for flying or staying in hotels or, well, for anything. Which explains why toda
AirFareWatchDog, Tim Winship*
Mar 8, 20183 min read
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Get Your Desired Seats with AirrTrade App.
AirrTrade provides a platform to trade with airplane seat assignments. It could get you to trade for an aisle or window seat on a sold-out f
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Feb 27, 20182 min read
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Thailand: Ten Surprises
Motorists drive on the left side of the road. Little or no English adorn Thai signs. I found myself in a beautiful setting of temples...
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Feb 19, 20182 min read
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Tax Deductions Gone in 2018: It's never to early to prepare for the IRS.
Home equity loan interest. While the ceiling on the home mortgage interest deduction fell to $750,000 for mortgages taken out starting Decem
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jan 21, 20183 min read
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Sixty-Three Days Left of Winter: Let's Get Outta Town!
Fez, Morocco. In this delightful patchwork metropolis you will find a gust of creative modernity, with new hotels, shops and cafes complemen
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jan 20, 20183 min read
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U.S. State Department Rolls Out a New Travel Advisory System
The State Department's 'Travel Warning' and 'Travel Alert' designations have been replaced by a new tiered system, with
Adapted: Sebastian Modak in Conde' Nast
Jan 19, 20182 min read
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6 'Unknown' Transatlantic Airlines To Should Consider in 2018*
In 2018, we "will see the continuing expansion by low-fare airlines offering flights from the U.S. and Canada to Europe. Norwegian and...
Ed Perkins Staff Writer for AirFareWatchDog*
Jan 4, 20184 min read
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Aer Lingus Flight Deal: 50 Percent Off European Flights for Summer 2018*
Aer Lingus just made our summer vacation planning much more interesting. "Let's be honest: the first few days back from Christmas...
by Caitlin Morton in Conde' Nast Traveler
Jan 4, 20182 min read
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Weird New Year's Eve Traditions Around the World: What Are Yours?
In rural areas of Romania, New Year’s Eve highlights include mask dances and ceremonies about death and rebirth. Dancers dress up in furs an
Fodor's Travel
Dec 29, 20173 min read
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Yes, Hotel Sex Is Better!
Throwing yourself into a different environment ignites that carnal desire and encourages you to have sex worthy of your surroundings. And th
Jetsetter*
Dec 11, 20174 min read
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Steps to Ensure Healthy Travel Abroad. (An excerpt from "The Essential Guide to a Life of Trave
Traveling is medicine for the heart and the soul, but as anyone who’s caught the wanderlust bug knows, it’s not always glamorous. Many grand
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Nov 12, 20175 min read
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Traveling Often Requires Special Care of Feet, Hands, and Fingernails.
Jojoba and Avocado Oil
Two of my favorites for skin care recipes!  Jojoba is an oil that’s very close to our skin’s natural oil, and you can
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Sep 9, 20174 min read
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When Traveling, Take Special Care of Your Face and Skin around the Eyes.
With so many brands and varieties of creams, face cream and eye serums, on the market, choosing the right one can be tricky...especially whe
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Sep 9, 20174 min read
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Lodging: Agde, Rossiglione, Pavia. Light! Let There be Light!
After all, despite the centuries, I was sharing their home, walking across the same floor they walked, climbing their stone steps. Â If I lis
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Aug 28, 20173 min read
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I feared retinal detachment and needed immediate treatment to avoid blindness, BUT....
A vitreous detachment is a common condition that usually affects people over age 50, and is very common after age 80. People who are nearsig
National Eye Institute
Aug 28, 20174 min read
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Rossiglione, where everyone knows your name.
I smiled, went inside and ordered a macchiato. Â The outspoken women followed me in and asked me in broken English where I was from. Â When I
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Aug 14, 20173 min read
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Agde, France...like a romantic old French movie.
Agde is a wonderfully peaceful setting and when you want to go to the beach to visit the touristy Cap d'Agde, you can take a taxi, the b
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jul 29, 20173 min read
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Tips for packing unmentionables.
At the start, when you choose your outfits, choose your undergarments at the same time. Â Sexy dress with the proper bra, whether it be strap
Diann Schindler, Ph.D.
Jun 28, 20172 min read
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