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Chiang Mai’s Women Prisoners Massage for Travel Photo Thursday

Nancie — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 06:03:41 +0000

Welcome to week 213th (02/05/2015) of Travel Photo Thursday. . Have you ever been massaged by a female prisoner? No? Well, come to Chiang Mai, and you can do just that. The Chiang Mai Women’s Correctional Institution vocational facility runs a popular restaurant and massage facility staffed by prison inmates. The program offers training, and […]

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Penang’s Char Kway Teow for Travel Photo Thursday

Nancie — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 20:33:34 +0000

Penang street food is world renowned, regularly finding its way on to top ten lists in Asia and around the world. Considered one of the top ten, and “must try” is a noddle dish, char kway teow. On this 205th week of Travel Photo Thursday (December 11th, 2014) join me as I sample what is […]

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Prague Street Musicians for Travel Photo Thursday

Nancie — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:56:02 +0000

I love Prague, and one of my favorite things to do there is listen to music. There are plenty of paid concerts. However, having the opportunity to enjoy classically trained musicians playing in the street was an amazing treat. On this 202nd week of Travel Photo Thursday I want to introduce you to a few […]

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Getting More Out of Your Vacation Budget

Nancie — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:09:44 +0000

Getting More Out of Your Vacation Budget… Today’s economy makes it increasingly difficult to afford a quality vacation with the family. Some opt to purchase a vacation home at a favorite destination, but that means returning to the same place year after year. One way to enjoy good vacations with family friendly accommodations in […]

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Penang’s Butterfly Farm for Travel Photo Thursday

Nancie — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:09:35 +0000

Penang Butterfly Farm for Travel Photo Thursday… Welcome to the 197th week of Travel Photo Thursday. Last week we were at the Tropical Fruit Farm, this week we’re hanging with the butterflies. Let me tell you, fruit is so much easier to photograph than butterflies! To join in the Travel Photo Thursday fun simply post […]

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Travel Photo Thursday — 07/10/14 — Marathon Travel –Three Countries, 15 Hours

Nancie — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:31:48 +0000

Welcome to the 185th week of Travel Photo Thursday. After a marathon of marking tomorrow evening, and a final class on Friday, I will be finished with this albatross that’s been hanging around my neck for the past three weeks. Next comes a marathon weekend of packing and cleaning. I’ll be out the door at […]

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Travel Photo Thursday — June 5/14 — Summer Travels — Beach, Food, History, Sun!

Nancie — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:51:28 +0000

Here we are, week 180 for Travel Photo Thursday! Welcome! The semester is winding down, although I have to be here longer than usual this year. Living in a culture where everything happens at the last minute makes personal planning a real challenge. I finally know for sure that I can leave anytime after July […]

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Travel Photo Thursday — Apr. 17/14 — Chiang Mai’s Buddhist Culture

Nancie — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:14:26 +0000

Welcome to the 173rd week of Travel Photo Thursday. The semester is half over, and this week I am preparing my 200+ students for their midterm exams next week. I have no idea where the weeks have gone, and I am sure that the rest of the semester will pass in the same whirlwind fashion. […]

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Egyptian Technology for #FriFotos

Nancie — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 22:26:03 +0000

This weeks #FriFotos theme is technology… While cars and crazy traffic might be the norm in Cairo, the low tech camel still plays an important role in Egyptian transportation. Of course, the best place to find one would be at Egypt’s Barqash Camel Market! The world is still wondering what technology was used in building […]

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Travel Photo Thursday — Apr. 10/14 — Flower Blossom Time in Korea

Nancie — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 07:17:34 +0000

Welcome to our 172nd week of Travel Photo Thursday. Last week I told you that spring had arrived in Korea. Well, Mother Nature is being fickle. This week the temperatures have taken a dive in the morning and evening. Of course, the afternoons are toasty warm, so impossible to know what to wear on the […]

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