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How Old Is Too Old To Travel? Travel PODCAST #19

How Old Is Too Old To Travel? Travel PODCAST #19

How old is too old to travel?
You know how when you get to a certain age, and you suddenly start ‘playing on it?’
“Ohh I couldn’t possibly take the bins out – I’m far too old for that.”

Or

“Don’t ask me to hold the dog down while you cut her toenails – I’m getting on a bit. I can’t kneel for long.”
Well, this weeks guest made me feel like a right old fake. 
He put me in my place and showed me that you are as old as you feel.

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Visiting New Zealand From America. Tell Us The Truth. What Did Ya Think?

Visiting New Zealand From America. Tell Us The Truth. What Did Ya Think?

It’s easy for me to bang on about how wonderful New Zealand is – my family and I have been living here for the last ten years and although the country has its pros and cons, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. I adore living in New Zealand and will always bore anyone who will listen.

So yes.  I probably am a bit biased.

So we thought we’d give you a treat…

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12 (Brilliantly Effective) Tips on How to Avoid Jet lag

12 (Brilliantly Effective) Tips on How to Avoid Jet lag

Jet lag. Is there anything worse than finding yourself wide awake at 3 am with the dreaded jet lag? Pacing around the house like a deluded tiger, trying to decide whether it would be best to watch TV or clean the cutlery drawer out?

In this week’s podcast, Sonny and I talk about jet lag and a few proven ways in which you can avoid it.

And no.

My suggestion wasn’t to get as drunk as possible on the plane thank you very much. I am far too sophisticated and grown-up for that.

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Fun Things To Do in Charleston, SC. PODCAST #16

Fun Things To Do in Charleston, SC. PODCAST #16

Last year my husband and I took our two kids ( teenagers age 16 and 13) to Charleston, SC for a long weekend.

 But.

There was a catch.

As always we were on a budget (nothing new there then ) and I must admit, I was somewhat worried as to whether we’d be able to make our money stretch.

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