Author: Soraya
Our Annual Mother-Daughter Trip: Exploring the Magic of Ireland
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It’s that time of year again for our annual mother-daughter trip! It took us some time to decide which country to choose from so many beautiful choices. We made a confident decision that it was going to be Ireland. The planning process for any trip always sparks such excitement. The…
Bonds We Share With Our Pets
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Today I feel moved to share something from the heart, how pets quietly and beautifully enrich our lives. They fill our days with comfort, companionship and a kind of unconditional love that asks for nothing and somehow that gives everything. Let’s be honest our pets aren’t just pets they are…
How Travel Connects Us
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Lately, I’ve been writing more about life and its reflections, the kind that sneak up on you when you least expect them. But today, I’m switching gears and taking a little walk down the aisle of travel and how travel connects us. A Long Overdue Visit I recently took a…
Evolving Relationships with Adult Children
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just got back from a beautiful trip with my daughter. Now I’m getting ready to visit my son, who lives on the opposite side of the country. These back to back visits have stirred something in me, reminding me just how much the relationships with my adult children mean to…
Leaving France for the United States
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The day had finally arrived for leaving France for the United States. We were off to Paris on the TGV! (The fast train) My suitcase was miraculously packed, though it had put up a good fight. Honestly, suitcase zippers deserve way more recognition. Their sheer determination to unite two sides…
French Visa Dilemma
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Time has flown by here in France, and I am quickly approaching my three month mark. Technically, I am at two and half months. With that milestone in sight I wanted to start the process of applying for a Carte Vitale to register for the French Health Insurance. Individuals with…
A Day Exploring Car-Free Murren
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Seeing the light peer through the curtains, I eagerly pulled them open to reveal the Swiss Alps. The view overlooking Lake Thun and the village below from the chalet was breathtaking! The crisp morning air, the shimmering water below, and the towering peaks in the distance set the perfect scene, what…
A Scenic Adventure to Thun
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Next up is a scenic adventure to Thun. On our way to Thun, we made a spontaneous stop at a park along the Thun River. It was nothing short of breathtaking. The view was spectacular, an enormous lake stretched before us, surrounded by the towering Bernese Alps. It felt like…
A Swiss Adventure
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Waking up in the chalet that morning felt like stepping into a real life snow globe. Light snowflakes drifted lazily past the windows, coating the world outside in a soft, magical hush. The dogs, blissfully unaware of the day’s agenda, bounded through the untrodden snow at the base of the…
French Christmas Market Magic
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I’ve been living in Annecy for a while now, and it’s truly starting to feel familiar. I’ve discovered little shortcuts to my favorite places, making the city feel even more like home. Right now, I’m getting ready for a visit from my daughter, and as always, we’ve packed our agenda…