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Shewees Review – Challenges of Using Public Washrooms
Without trying to be gender insensitive, this post is not for anyone who has dangling parts. I’ve written about avoiding public washrooms before, but sometimes it’s impossible. I’m in my 70s, and my mother taught me how to hover over a public toilet. I wonder if little girls are taught the same thing by their mothers today. As you age, hovering takes on new challenges. You’re likely not to have the strength in your thighs, and your knees are about to give out. You’re left trying to grab the toilet paper dispenser or put your hands against the wall to…
Global Adventures in Toilet Paper
I know. I know. Here is another post about toilet paper. This time, my experiences in Global Adventures in Toilet Paper and now South America. The Variety of Toilets and Toilet Paper Essentials: Beware of Toilet Paper and Travelling Global Adventures in Toilet Paper From the plush clouds of quilted luxury to the humble single-ply sheets, toilet paper varies widely around the globe, each roll spinning tales of cultural quirks and practical challenges. United States: In the land of the free and the home of the Charmin, toilet paper reigns supreme. Americans take their TP seriously, with options ranging from…
Senior Female Solo Travel Wonders!
Embrace the thrill of senior female solo travel. Discover safety tips, inspirational stories, and why age is just a number in adventure. First let me confess that while I did do solo travelling when I was younger, I have a wonderful partner who also loves to travel and so we go together on our adventures. Some senior females out there are no so fortunate to have a wonderful travel companion. Embarking on a solo journey at any age is a thrilling adventure, but when you’re a senior woman, it’s a declaration of independence, a testament to resilience, and, let’s face…
Amazing Amsterdam to Bergen by Train
Almost fifty years ago, I discovered train travel. It’s hard to believe that much time has passed since then. During my solo adventure, I embarked on a train journey from Amsterdam, Holland to Bergen, Norway. Amsterdam to Bergen by Train Ah, money was scarce back then, forcing me to endure countless hours in an upright chair. But times have changed, my friends. Now, I yearn for opulent adventures. Embarking on a train journey from Amsterdam to Bergen offers travellers an opportunity to witness the stunning transition from the bustling urban landscapes of the Netherlands to the serene fjords of Norway….
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around Europe
It was disappointing that there were no Official New Year’s Eve Celebrations here in Montreal. “Montréal en Fêtes cited rising production costs, difficulty finding labour and financing challenges among its reasons for cancelling the festival.” We usually see all the fantastic fireworks from our balcony overlooking Old Montreal. I can’t complain. Over the years, we have had fantastic New Year’s Eve celebrations, from cruises to mountaintops. We were fortunate to spend 11 years in Europe. During that time, we always liked to have the boys with us for Christmas. We would often send them back to Canada to spend the rest…
Remembering Nice France
An article about Nice France popped up on my Facebook timeline the other day and it got me reminiscing a bit about the time we spent there as a family. My partner is all excited about how wonderful nieces and I guess I was a little underwhelmed. We had a lovely apartment hotel with the Citadine practically on the coastline. I must say that the parking underneath was the scariest I’ve ever had to maneuver, and I swore that I would arrive and never go out with the car again until we left. I settled in I found Nice France…
Best Travel Socks
Believe it or not, I have written about the best travel socks. Sometimes, stocks are even more important than shoes when travelling. If you’ve read anything about me, you know that there’s only one shoe I will wear: AllBirds. Best Accessory Apparel for Travelling – Head to Toe I’m not quite as strict with my socks, but I’m close. I’m willing to wear socks that aren’t my favourite brands, but that is not the case now when I travel. In the post above, I told you that darn tough are my favourite socks, and my second choice is Ice Breakers….
The Glacier Express: The Swiss Alpine Wonderland
I have recently published my book: “Unforgettable Train Journeys Across the Globe: Rails and Wonders.” You can order it on Kindle here. I thought I would share one of the chapters here with you. We never did the Glacier Express in Switzerland, but we finally did go on the Jungfrau Railway in 2010. The Jungfrau Railway in the Swiss Alps is a cogwheel railway known as the Jungfraubahn in German. It transports visitors from the picturesque village of Kleine Scheidegg to the Jungfraujoch, often referred to as the “Top of Europe.” The journey took us through tunnels and steep mountain…
Ageism – It’s A Matter of Time
Do I really look that old? As we were coming through security in Washington DC, the gentleman, a little older as well, asked me if I was 75. I answered no and asked him if I looked 75. Then I realized he was trying to be courteous as once you hit 75; you don’t have to take your shoes off going through security. However, I remained offended. Now I realize I’m looking older, but haven’t I got a great hairstyle and dropped 20 kilos? I don’t dress frumpy. I know I have a lot of flabby skin that I try…
