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Kimberly OLeary
Feb 1015 min read
Eating Adventures in Kuala Lumpur - this time, we hit a groove with food
We returned to KL in late November, 2024, and have been here almost 3 months. I am happy to report that we have found our groove.
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Kimberly OLeary
Jan 216 min read
Tea for 2 - or maybe a few - High Tea (or is it Afternoon Tea) Around the World
Photo provided by Jenny Vance As we travel the world, we have all kinds of experiences. Some are learning experiences, such as visits to...
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Kimberly OLeary
Nov 20, 20245 min read
The rich history of New Mexico - ancient cliff dwellers, Spanish explorers, and the ushering of the nuclear era (West USA Pt 6)
New Mexico's motto is "Land of Enchantment" and I can see why. This is a land of multi-cultural engagement going back over a thousand...
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Kimberly OLeary
Aug 11, 20249 min read
Brush Up Your Shakespeare: The Wonderful, Witty World of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada
...Stratford Festival. If you want to see world class theater - Shakespeare, drama, or musicals - this is an excellent place.
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Kimberly OLeary
May 18, 20243 min read
Our favorite eating spots in Louisville, Kentucky
We have been in Louisville since early March. Here are some of the restaurants we’ve really enjoyed while we’ve been here. Note: this is...
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Kimberly OLeary
Apr 30, 202411 min read
A lingering Spring, a mingling of family, a challenging history - and a river runs through it: Louisville, Kentucky at precisely the right time of year
Louisville is a mix of North and South; a mix of tradition and innovation; a mix of big city and small town where everyone knows everyone
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Kimberly OLeary
Jan 26, 20246 min read
It's our 2d anniversary! What was our favorite place in 2023?
Japanese version 日本語版 This month marks the 2d anniversary of the Rocinantes taking to the road. It’s been a wonderful and amazing...
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Kimberly OLeary
Nov 20, 20238 min read
"Omoidasu aki no hi..." Remembering those autumn days in Tokyo with joy, but sad to leave
To read this post in Japanese, click here. In 1963, Kyu Sakamoto sang “Ue O Muite Arukou” which means,”I Look Up When I Walk”, singing...
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Kimberly OLeary
Nov 6, 20236 min read
"Up North" in Japan: the relaxed vibe & natural beauty of Hokkaido
To read this post in Japanese, click here. 日本語での投稿はこちらからご覧いただけます。 Paul & I have lived many places during our 39-year marriage, but we...
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Kimberly OLeary
Oct 21, 202310 min read
Osaka & a "sense of place" - we explore Paul's roots & find a comfortable space
I ask Paul why he likes being in Osaka so much. He says, so much of his life he has felt out of place. When he worked in Tokyo, he learned
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Kimberly OLeary
Sep 22, 202312 min read
It's not just "rules"; finding community in Japan
But here's the thing. Paul tells me it's wasn't the fact that I "broke the rules" that upset the saleswomen. It was more that their job is
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Kimberly OLeary
Aug 19, 20237 min read
3 easy & fun day trips from Kuala Lumpur
As we bid Kuala Lumpur adieu, I wanted to discuss several day trips we took when we were staying in KL. Each of them was fun & easy to arr
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Kimberly OLeary
Aug 5, 202314 min read
A tale of two cities: Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (so alike, yet so different)
Singapore is smaller than KL in population (6 million compared to 8.6 million) but also in geography (710 sq. kilometers vs. 5194 sq. kilome
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Kimberly OLeary
Jun 10, 20236 min read
Our review of dining out in Suva, Fiji - a blend of cultures creates a blended cuisine
We've been in Suva about six weeks, and in that time we've had a chance to experience some really good food. As I've mentioned in my...
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Kimberly OLeary
May 6, 202310 min read
What is the most important element for a full-time traveler? (hint: it's not the brand of suitcase)
Paul and I have been on the road now for about 15 months. In many ways, full-time travel is living the dream. We're seeing places we've...
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Kimberly OLeary
Apr 9, 20234 min read
For a slow traveler, it's the little things that make a city capital! Why we loved Wellington, NZ
When we tell people where we plan to travel next, we often get a reaction something like this: "Well, I don't know if there's enough to...
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Kimberly OLeary
Mar 25, 20235 min read
Christchurch (Ōtautahi): the Resilience of Community
In 2011, the New Zealand city of Christchurch (Ōtautahi) experienced a magnitude 6.3 earthquake, killing 185 people and destroying...
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Kimberly OLeary
Jan 28, 20233 min read
Saying good-bye to Australia-let's not go 5 years the next time!
It's hard to believe it's been over two months since we returned to Australia, after almost five years away. We've loved every minute of...
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Kimberly OLeary
Dec 11, 20221 min read
Top 10 Reasons Why We love Melbourne!
We've been back in Melbourne for almost a month and are enjoying every day. We've had some time to reflect on what it is we love so much...
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Kimberly OLeary
Nov 28, 20224 min read
Melbourne - Home Again
Travel is the gift that keeps on giving. The more you travel, the more at home you feel all over the world. So even though we were...
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