The worse experience I have ever had with a rental car company. CARWIZ

When you travel you expect a little hiccup here and there but a total horror show was unexpected for me. I travel a lot and have rented cars everywhere, but my last trip to Ft Lauderdale airport was horrifying. A week before I left I contacted Priceline to rent a car, all went well, confirmation, and prepayment for 5 days. lately one must expect a … Continue reading The worse experience I have ever had with a rental car company. CARWIZ

Entry fee for travelers to Europe DELAYED TILL 2024

For all the travelers INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES wondering about the authorization fee that was to be implemented in November 2023. hERE IS THE LATEST INFORMATION. The European Commission has delayed the start of THE travel authorization fee KNOWN AS etias Electronic System for Travel Authorization to enter Europe for another year until THE START OF 2024. NO REASON OR RESPONSE WAS GIVEN WHEN ASKED … Continue reading Entry fee for travelers to Europe DELAYED TILL 2024

Little Amal walks New York. Do Not forget us.

Little Amal whose name means “hope” in Arabic is on an epic journey. She is a giant puppet 12 feet tall, of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl who has traveled over 8000 miles with her message of hope. She began her journey in the summer of 2021 after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan walking from the Syria-Turkey border to Great Britain looking for her mother. … Continue reading Little Amal walks New York. Do Not forget us.

Back from fear but where am I going?

It’s been almost 2 years since I posted. I love to be positive and found that in the past 2 years I have had issues with negativity, which sets in every time I start to write. I know I am not alone in feeling this. Two years of “incarceration” has changed our DNA, this is my opinion. The feeling of being powerless has increased anger … Continue reading Back from fear but where am I going?

Fascinating places you encounter on road trips. Steve Heller’s fabulous furniture.

Travelling through Upstate New York on route 28 in Boiceville north of  Woodstock,  you will no doubt notice a little furniture shop  with a menagerie of Art pieces spread out all over the property. Made from reclaimed materials. Do take a little time and stop by, its really worth it, you may just find a piece that fits perfectly in your home.This place is a … Continue reading Fascinating places you encounter on road trips. Steve Heller’s fabulous furniture.

TSA Real ID. Please prepare ASAP

All traveler should be aware of this new regulation and proceed to comply ASAP. This only applies to USA. As of October !st 2020 this new regulation comes into effect.It applies to all travel internationally and domestically. There are millions of people who will need to apply and the DMV will be very busy and possibly overwhelmed, so the sooner you start the better. Also … Continue reading TSA Real ID. Please prepare ASAP

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St Patrice church Magog ,Quebec Canada

With the catholic population of Magog increasing, the Saint-Patrice mission was created in 1855. The chapel is built between 1859 and 1861, on the site of the current community center, located at 95, North Merry Street. After being erected, the subbasement was consecrated by vicar Millette on December 11, 1887. The actual church will only be consecrated in 1894 by Mgr. Paul LaRocque. If you … Continue reading St Patrice church Magog ,Quebec Canada

Yayoi Kusama a fascinating Artist

Avantgarde Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama was very influential  in the postwar New York art scene. Born in Japan , a fascinating Artist . She is now 87 and lives in a psychiatric Hospital in Japan where she paints 8 hours a day . She wrote, “Our Earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos.” Her fascination with Polka Dots, has resulted in some … Continue reading Yayoi Kusama a fascinating Artist

why is Argan oil so expensive

People wonder  why Argan Oil is so expensive . I had  the opportunity,  while traveling from Marrakech, on the way to Essaouira , to drive pass many women’s co-op’s. They were  producing Argan oil  and Umla, which is a sort of  Maroccan nutela , an almond butter made with honey and Argan oil .  I stopped at this Co-Op in the Ourika Valley  to purchase … Continue reading why is Argan oil so expensive