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The Wandering Housewife’s Jet Lag Tips
My Tried & True Jet Lag Tips I snuggled deep into the down comforter. I was soaring. (Little did I know I would soon be researching for some jet lag tips to preserve my sanity.) I arrived in Germany today—six weeks after returning home from my last trip to see my boyfriend. This evening we sipped on piping hot Glühwein at [...]
BOOK REVIEW: Lost on Planet China Review
Lost on Planet China Review TITLE: Lost on Planet China AUTHOR: J. Maarten Troost GENRE: Travelogue Synopsis Maarten Troost has charmed legions of readers with his laugh-out-loud tales of wandering the remote islands of the South Pacific. When the travel bug hit again, he decided to go big-time, taking on the world’s most populous and intriguing nation. In Lost on Planet China, Troost escorts readers [...]
What Advice Would You Give Your Teenage Self?
What Advice Would You Give Your Teenage Self? What advice would you give your teenage self? My 12, soon-to-be 13, girl and I embarked on a 45 day mother daughter road trip across the U.S. last summer to collect answers to this important question—and have an adventure along the way. To learn more about this crazy plan we [...]
TENNESSEE: One Day in Nashville
One Day in Nashville A Stop on the Retro Advice Road Trip In the summer of 2011, I somehow convinced my almost 13-year old daughter to embark on a 50-day road trip in search of adventure, fun, and coming-of-age wisdom from women around the country. To get her to agree to leave her bosom buddies for an eternity, I was [...]
GEORGIA: Two Days in Savannah
Two Days in Savannah, Georgia A Stop on the Retro Advice Road Trip In the summer of 2011, I somehow convinced my almost 13-year old daughter to embark on a 50-day road trip in search of adventure, fun, and coming-of-age wisdom from women around the country. To get her to agree to leave her bosom buddies for an eternity, I [...]
LOUISIANA: New Orleans with Teens
A Short Trip to New Orleans with Teens (or Tweens) A Stop on the Retro Advice Road Trip In the summer of 2011, I somehow convinced my almost 13-year old daughter to embark on a 50-day road trip in search of adventure, fun, and coming-of-age wisdom from women around the country. To get her to agree to leave her bosom [...]