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Traveling and Visiting with Great Friends

Submitted by robyn on March 23, 2017

Good Friend BeachThere is nothing better than good friends - dear friends who travel across the globe to come visit. I have been blessed with such friends and dedicate this blog to them. As I've mentioned in past posts I now live in Israel, having left Canada nearly 2 years ago. It's been a huge adjustment and making new friends has been tricky. Maybe I'm picky? Probably, but good friends are hard to find so you must cherish the ones that you have.

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Rent a Cheap Car and Travel Around New York for Great Post Boxing Day Sales

Submitted by robyn on December 26, 2016

The 25th of December has come and gone and as we are in the first few days of the new year, what better thing to do than shop!?!  While Boxing Day may have passed, perhaps one of THE most popular shopping days of the year, there are still deals out there to be had.  For those of you who are curious,

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A Nice Tour of Jaffa, Israel

Submitted by robyn on November 19, 2016

Today was an awesome day and I feel very inspired to share it with you.

Tel Aviv is an amazing city but perhaps my favourite part of going there is to travel slightly south and visit Old Jaffa.  For those of you who have never been there, imagine stone buildings, a large port with fishermen hard at work, outdoor cafes and restaurants all abuzz with patrons and a million dollar view of the Mediterranean.  Sound nice?  It is.  

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An Adventure in Thailand

Submitted by robyn on November 10, 2016

So it's finally happening!  I am taking the plunge and heading to Thailand in January and can't wait.  I've never been before which makes it all the more exciting.  The plan is to spend 3 or so nights in Bangkok and then to hit the Island of Krabi for a week.  Sound luxurious?  I sure as heck hope so!