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04/16/201511/02/2015

Vegetarian Indian Fast Food: WrapChic | London

by Marian Krueger, in category Destinations, Dining, London, UK

On my last trip to London I wanted to try as many new restaurants as I could.  For lunch one day I wanted something quick and of course, it had to be vegan or vegetarian.  I researched a few places and found an Indian vegetarian fast food restaurant called WrapChic.  What is WrapChic?  WrapChic says it best: “Get… Read More

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04/15/201510/08/2015

Video: The One Where the Crazy Woman Visits Kangaroos at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia, Destinations, Tasmania, Travel Tips

I was shopping in a store this past week and I heard a little girl around 4-years-old loudly tell her mother, “Mommy that lady’s hair is really red!”  I turned to the little girl and told her, “You’re right! It’s really red!”  I don’t even notice how red my hair is anymore because I kind of… Read More

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04/09/201511/02/2015

Kangaroos and Koalas at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia, Culture, Destinations, Tasmania, Travel Tips

Take a look at that face and tell me you don’t want to just squeeze it?  While in Tasmania, I had a chance to visit this handsome koala at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary located in Brighton, a 30 minute drive north of Hobart.  Knowing that you’ll get a chance to get up close and personal with this guy… Read More

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04/06/201503/01/2016

Touring Hobart, Tasmania | History, Gardens, Pie and Beer

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia, Culture, Destinations, Tasmania
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Touring Hobart, Tasmania Maybe you’re not rich and famous and can’t travel the world at your leisure for months at a time. Don’t worry – most people can’t and that includes me.  That means sometimes I arrive at a destination and might only have a few days to discover it.  When on a cruise, I… Read More

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04/03/201508/29/2017

Arriving Into Hobart, Tasmania and My Penguin Encounter

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia, Destinations, Tasmania
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In my wildest dreams I never once thought I would ever end up traveling to Tasmania, but here I was arriving into the port of Hobart, Tasmania. In case you didn’t know, Hobart is the capital of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded as a penal colony in 1804, Hobart is the second oldest… Read More

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04/01/201512/31/2015

Sea Day on the Celebrity Solstice: Sunrise with a Latte

by Marian Krueger, in category Celebrity Cruise, Cruises

Sea Day on the Celebrity Solstice My first full day was a sea day on the Celebrity Solstice as we made our way from Sydney, Australia to Hobart, Tasmania.  How about this for the most perfect sunrise ever?  There’s something so special and unique about sunrises at sea. A quick stop at Café al Bacio for… Read More

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03/31/201503/01/2016

Ugly Feet? It’s Time to Get Ready for Sandal Weather 

by Marian Krueger, in category Product Reviews

With over 110″ of snow in Boston this winter, let’s just say that my feet have seen better days. Between boots, socks, cold weather, and dry skin — yes, my ugly feet aren’t looking so hot. But I know I’m not by myself, right? But what do my feet have to do with travel? While… Read More

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03/28/201512/08/2017

VIDEO: View of Sydney Harbour from the Balcony of the Celebrity Solstice

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia
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Video of Sydney Harbour at Sailaway Before departing Sydney for my 12-night New Zealand cruise on the Celebrity Solstice, it was time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the view. I had a front row seat to the most spectacular view of Sydney Harbour at sailaway. Even though it was raining, how can you not… Read More

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03/27/201512/12/2017

Sailing Out of Sydney on the Celebrity Solstice (and Martinis!)

by Marian Krueger, in category Celebrity Cruise

Sailing Out of Sydney Hidden under the clouds in Sydney Harbour is none other than the Celebrity Solstice.  On that grey and cold day, we were sailing out of Sydney finally.  We made our way onto the ship to begin our 12-night cruise to New Zealand.  For me personally, I was glad to be out… Read More

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03/26/201507/10/2015

Leaving Sydney, But First Lindt Chocolate Café, Sephora, and the Rain

by Marian Krueger, in category Australia, Destinations, Shopping

On our last morning in Sydney as we prepared to leave on our cruise on the Celebrity Solstice, I didn’t want the rain to deter me from getting out and exploring before the cruise.  One of the areas I wanted to visit was the Lindt Chocolate Café in Martin Place and with an umbrella in… Read More

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