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5 Things not to miss in Budapest

Budapest straddles the Danube in a proud manner,  a foot on each side, like a regal grande dame.   For those of us coming of age during the height of the Communist domination of Central and Eastern Europe, Budapest was not a welcoming place to visit, even if possible.  At a distance, we learned of its political and cultural significance at the height of the 19th C. Austro-Hungarian empire and of its drab existence behind the Iron Curtain.  But today Budapest sparkles and beckons, rivaling London or Paris as amongst the grand destination cities of Europe.  If you have only a few days in  Budapest, here’s what should be on every 3 Score traveler’s bucket list… Continue reading “5 Things not to miss in Budapest”

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First time in Buenos Aires? 5 Things I loved!

Magnificent corner building in Buenos Aires

Ah, Buenos Aires. The first time you visit any city,  you can’t do it all. Sometimes budget constraints limit options, or the allotted time slips away. Thanks to a great itinerary put together by Yampu Tours, I experienced some of the best of Buenos Aires in a way that made me want to return.  I’m sure I’ll go back for more…. Continue reading “First time in Buenos Aires? 5 Things I loved!”

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Travel and Discovery: My Bucket List Goals for 2017

2017 is well underway – do you know where your travel bucket list stands?  Because the lists themselves are often so willy-nilly… I’ve decided to create Bucket List Goals to help structure a sometimes feckless travel decision-making process. Each of these categories fulfills my passion for travel, style, and discovery.  And each promises to open new horizons.

You’ll read about all these adventures as they unfold, but here’s the plan-in-progress.

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