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A Posting from Another Blog – Covers the Issues that Exist Today with Air Travel Security Checks

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Administrator

There have been already multiple cases of pretty aggressive behavior from the TSA agents at multiple airports.   Just recently came at also a bit of a negative experience when crossing the security check point at that airport. This artcile – … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Trip to Florida — Surprisingly Beautiful Places Do Exist

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Administrator

My family and I spent a wonderful Christmas holiday traveling in Florida.  This was actually our first driving vacation too… We had a great time and saw some really interesting places and sights.   Our first stop after 11 hours of driving was Naples and across a bridge … Continue reading →

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Integrating Content from TripAdvisor

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Administrator

Over the last 4 years I have been a contributor to Trip Advisor. It is a very interesting site with lots of followers, great content and certainly advice worth considering on your pleasure or business trips… So I added a … Continue reading →

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Trip to Big Bend Parks in Texas

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Administrator

Hi folks, yes, the title of the posting is not in error — there are TWO parks with the name Big Bend in the South West corner of Texas — Big Bend State Park and Big Bend National Park.   Both … Continue reading →

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“Cheaper cars for officials” – says People’s Daily On-Line — But is it REALLY?!?!

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Administrator

All of you who have spent any prolonged time in China, especially in Beijing, know that the Audi-A6 is the proverbial mighty party / government / military / police official vehicle. Why? No one really knows…But you won't be wrong … Continue reading →

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Fluency in the Chinese Language and Chinese Experience

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Administrator

Recently one of the well read blogs www.lostlaowai.com published an article which I thought was interesting and made me think…. They were questioning the notion of Chinese language proficiency.   I myself have been asked many times the same question "Are … Continue reading →

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Time to Test a New Option for my Blog – how to bring in a bunch of YouTube Videos together….Enjoy!

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Administrator

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So How do I find these Famous Thracian Tombs? Where are they….

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Administrator

There are several tombs you can plan to visit while in Kazanlak / Bulgaria.  Here are instructions on how to get to them.  WE assume you are capable of making it to Kazanlak   from your location in Bulgaria…. Most … Continue reading →

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Visit to the Valley of Thracian Kings – Part II

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Administrator

In the previous posting on this topic we briefly touched on the fact that the "Goliama Kosmatka" tomb is being considered as the tomb of one of the more powerful Thracian kings – SEVT the III, who was probably also … Continue reading →

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A Trip To The Valley of Thracian Kings

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Administrator

Earlier this summer – during August – my family and I managed to carve some time away from work (and games for my daughter ) to go to Bulgaria.  While there we were able to visit several of the ancient … Continue reading →

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