"If you are tempted by the awakening of your own long-dormant wanderlust, Going Gypsy can serve as a primer. . . . The questions [Veronica] poses about 'what next' are relatable ones for all empty nesters." —PBS's Next Avenue
Boomer Travel. Food. Laughter. Breaking the Empty Nest Rules!
We hit Japan right at the peak of the cherry blossoms blooming. Known as sakura, the blooming trees have deep roots in Japanese culture…
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We hit Japan right at the peak of the cherry blossoms blooming. Known as sakura, the blooming trees have deep roots in Japanese culture…
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Our day of reflection takes us through cherry blossom-strewn, peaceful Nagasaki.Join us as we stroll through The Peace Garden with its towering Prayer Monument, wonder at the surviving statues of a church at ground zero of the atomic bomb, visit the epicenter and the Atomic Bomb Museum.
We’ll take you back to the day when the clocks forever stopped at 11:02… CONTINUE READING >>
Our day of reflection takes us through cherry blossom-strewn, peaceful Nagasaki.Join us as we stroll through The Peace Garden with its towering Prayer Monument, wonder at the surviving statues of a church at ground zero of the atomic bomb, visit the epicenter and the Atomic Bomb Museum.
We’ll take you back to the day when the clocks forever stopped at 11:02… CONTINUE READING >>
But, despite the horrific history of this spot, our feelings were directed toward peace and remembrance.
The site is incredibly solemn, yet very beautiful… CONTINUE READING >>
But, despite the horrific history of this spot, our feelings were directed toward peace and remembrance.
The site is incredibly solemn, yet very beautiful… CONTINUE READING >>
Nagasaki, Japan is no doubt best known as the site of the second atomic bombing on August 9, 1945.The Peace Garden commemorates that tragic event in a beautiful and hopeful place… CONTINUE READING >>
Nagasaki, Japan is no doubt best known as the site of the second atomic bombing on August 9, 1945.The Peace Garden commemorates that tragic event in a beautiful and hopeful place… CONTINUE READING >>
Quite a show with traditional music, dancing and dragons. Oh, and… CONTINUE READING >>
Quite a show with traditional music, dancing and dragons. Oh, and… CONTINUE READING >>
In Nagasaki, Japan, we encountered an unexpected edible flower when a lady selling rose water ice formed a perfect bloom atop… CONTINUE READING >>
In Nagasaki, Japan, we encountered an unexpected edible flower when a lady selling rose water ice formed a perfect bloom atop… CONTINUE READING >>
Our amazing Asian live-blog continues!Follow along LIVE with us as we discover China, South Korea and Japan. We’ll be bring you The Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, Dalian, Busan, Nagasaki and all the fabulous entertainment, the activities, the food and fun aboard the ms Volendam!… CONTINUE READING >>
Our amazing Asian live-blog continues!Follow along LIVE with us as we discover China, South Korea and Japan. We’ll be bring you The Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, Dalian, Busan, Nagasaki and all the fabulous entertainment, the activities, the food and fun aboard the ms Volendam!… CONTINUE READING >>