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Joshua Tree: Don't Die Today

6/23/2016

What a day I picked to drive through the Mojave Desert!! Temperatures raged up to 118.

This toilet sign is posted inside the stall door in the visitors station at the park entrance, the last proper toilet. It gives you a final warning before you enter the park. They’re not kidding.

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Getting Around Hong Kong Graciously

6/20/2016

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Hong Kong is a great city, full of interesting things to see and do, nice people, and food for every palate. It’s a surprisingly safe and manageable place to get around in, too. Here are some tips to help you hit the ground running.

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Airbnb Restores My Faith in Humanity

6/15/2016

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Our family has, by design, stayed in every kind of accommodation during our travels: hostels, hotels, motels, time shares, relatives’ couches, glamping, Airbnb, and our youngest kid was an actual Boy Scout who camped. (My husband and I camped before children, then gave up when the babies started coming.) We stayed in a variety of places because we want our children to be ready for anything, no matter what their circumstances or income. We want them to be able to live out of a suitcase, haul their own stuff, sleep wherever, eat what’s put before them, and treat everyone they meet with respect.

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Getting Around New York Graciously

6/11/2016

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Whether you’re a first-time visitor to New York, or a regular who keeps coming back, here are some tips to help you navigate the city smoothly and efficiently. That way, you can enjoy yourself and not get lost or run out of steam.

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JetBlue's Airspace Lounge, JFK

6/6/2016

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I’ve been in plenty of airport lounges, but this is my first review. Look out, Jetblue!

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The Modern Woman's Guide to Shorts

6/3/2016

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The weather is warming up, and you know what that means: shorts!

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