Category Archives: adventures

Spring in Baltimore

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Janette

As soon as the first nice day came around, some of my family members and I went on a day trip to Baltimore.  It had been years since I was there last, so I thought we needed to take advantage … Continue reading →

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A Little Ocean from the Ocean State

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Janette

During the holidays I finally made a trip back to Rhode Island to visit the town I used to live in. On one hand, I was disappointed that I could only run into a few friends from town.  Then I … Continue reading →

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Sculpture in New Jersey

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Janette

Since being back in Central Pennsylvania, I’m very happy to say that I’ve been able to seek out some pretty awesome locations and points of interest around three hours away in various directions.  I definitely recognize that in my youth, … Continue reading →

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Virginia is for Lovers…of caves.

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Janette

This post is a bit overdue…but a busy life can be a rewarding life…and I’m happy to have a few things to share very shortly. Who knew that just three hours south of my hometown, people from around the world … Continue reading →

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Travel Quotes, Chapter 4

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Janette

“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher Travel changes you.  It changes your perception, your thought patterns, your patience, your dreams.  It makes you consider things … Continue reading →

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Travel Quotes, Chapter 3

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Janette

“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” -Anais Nin “The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” -Anna Quindlen   Don’t be afraid of doing something uncharacteristic.  If life is dull, take … Continue reading →

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Travel Quotes, Chapter 2

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Janette

“No place is ever as bad as they tell you it’s going to be.”  -Chuck Thompson “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.”  -Aldous Huxley   Have you ever noticed that the most negative and … Continue reading →

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Travel Quotes, Chapter 1

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Janette

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” -Lao-tzu “Travel makes one modest.  You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” -Gustave Flaubert   Many people around the world, educated people full of knowledge … Continue reading →

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Being an Armchair Traveler….

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Janette

It has been a full year since being back in the states.  Besides the usual occurrences of spending time with loved ones, looking for/securing a job and then finally earning some money, I’ve been pretty stationary.  But…I’m surprisingly ok with … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Janette

It has been eight months since I left my expat existence.  It’s strange to be in flux again, (for a large chunk of time), starting over, but this time in my home country.  This adjustment is just as challenging as … Continue reading →

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