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France 2023 – Au Revoir France!

Posted on October 8, 2023 by herktrav

Beef cheeks and Justin Trudeau… Well, that went fast! It’s amazing how quickly the time went by. After months of planning, our holiday was complete and we headed home. We managed to fit in a lot, while still trying to … Continue reading →

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China 2020 – Staycation

Posted on October 4, 2020 by herktrav

Yes, we’re a little bit odd at times, but odd can be fun. We decided that since we can’t go to China, we would bring a little bit of China to Williamsville. A little taste of the cuisine, a few … Continue reading →

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Day 32 – Heading Home – Milan to Zurich to NYC to Buffalo

Posted on July 15, 2019 by herktrav

“Home Sweet Home” “The Thrill of Coming Home has Never Changed” “Traveling is so much better when you know you have a wonderful home to go back to” Who writes that nonsense? Yes, we are back home safe and sound. … Continue reading →

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From Amsterdam to Buffalo

Posted on July 4, 2018 by herktrav

“They say all good things must come to an end.  Whoever ‘they’ are should mind their own business.” – Tom Herkey Woke up early to get ready and finish packing.  Our ride to the airport is arriving at 7:00 am, … Continue reading →

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Let the games begin…

Posted on May 15, 2017 by herktrav

Williamsville, NY Hard to believe but it’s just about time to go. All the planning, reading and listening to bagpipers on You Tube will hopefully make for a great trip. We’re heading to Scotland for a couple of weeks, basing … Continue reading →

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Italy in review – Questions and answers…

Posted on June 24, 2016 by herktrav

Buffalo, NY So we’re back home and just getting our body clocks back in sync. Thanks to everyone who read along. It makes it much more fun to share the journey with others. Wish it could have been a group … Continue reading →

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Day 34 – From Rome to Home

Posted on June 21, 2016 by herktrav

Buffalo, NY Early morning alarms woke us up at 4:45 am. We need to take showers, pack and check out by 7:00 am when our car arrives to take us to the airport. Everything went smoothly despite our eyes being … Continue reading →

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And away we go..

Posted on May 18, 2016 by herktrav

Buffalo, NY Eighteen months of planning and coordinating and the day has finally arrived. We’re packed and are just waiting for the taxi to arrive to head to the airport. Leaving early since the reports are that the security lines … Continue reading →

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Lots of preparation for a month long trip

Posted on August 19, 2015 by herktrav

Buffalo, NY Sometimes planning for an extended trip can be an arduous task. For me, it is fun. I like to research all the places we are thinking about and then put all the pieces together like a huge puzzle. … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on our trip to India

Posted on October 20, 2014 by herktrav

Buffalo, NY Wow, where to begin? India was such a fascinating place to visit. It far exceeded my expectations, mostly because I didn’t have many expectation when we left. I wanted to see the Taj Mahal and everything else I … Continue reading →

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