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About katemahar

Freelance writer and event planner by trade . . . mother/daughter/sister/friend . . . passionate traveler . . . compulsive reader

Germany’s oldest city

Posted on July 25, 2013 by katemahar

Did you know that Germany’s oldest city lies just across the river from Luxembourg City? Trier was actually founded in 16 BC during the reign of Augustus Caesar and was called Augusta Treverorum. A few years ago it was our … Continue reading →

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My favorite family vacation

Posted on July 21, 2013 by katemahar

When my son was growing up, I was a single mother with limited time off and a modest budget. Chris actually spent many vacations flying to his dad’s home to enjoy time with Jeff, Ellen and his half-brother Sam and … Continue reading →

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Five reasons why geriatric travel rocks

Posted on July 16, 2013 by katemahar

How often does someone tell you, hey – it’s good to be old?! Well, I’m here to tell you that when it comes to travel, at least, this is definitely true. Here are my top five reasons why you should … Continue reading →

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No need to wander the cobbled streets of European villages to find colorful, summer fiestas and fairs

Posted on July 10, 2013 by katemahar

There’s something particularly charming about a festival or fair in a foreign country, don’t you think? I know I feel fortunate when I happen across things like a Sunday morning flea market in Florence, or the procession to St. Stephen’s … Continue reading →

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Asiana 214

Posted on July 7, 2013 by katemahar

I’ve been glued to CNN, watching the events unfold since the crash of Asiana 214 at San Francisco Airport yesterday. So very sad about the two deaths and injuries to many. What I’d like to say to readers, though, is … Continue reading →

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Falling in love with Aix-en-Provence . . . again

Posted on June 30, 2013 by katemahar

The first time I visited Aix-en-Provence was in the mid-1980s. It was early evening in the first week of December when we arrived, and chillier than I expected the sunny South of France might be. We were immediately enchanted by … Continue reading →

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A different journey

Posted on June 28, 2013 by katemahar

I’ve been on a different journey this month of June. It has involved trips to the doctor’s office and to the hospital for same day surgery. My activities have been more geared toward self-reflection and wondering what life might become … Continue reading →

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“Down Home” on the Amalfi Coast

Posted on June 17, 2013 by katemahar

Vietri sul Mare is known as the first (or the last) of the picturesque towns dotting the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy. It’s also one that isn’t as heavily frequented by tourists as destinations like Positano, Sorrento and the town … Continue reading →

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Let’s play Name That Landmark!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by katemahar

I don’t know about you, but ever since I switched from film to a digital camera (yes, I am THAT OLD!), I come home from trips with so many damned pictures, it’s ridiculous. A good percentage of them are either … Continue reading →

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Loving Frank’s Taliesin West

Posted on June 10, 2013 by katemahar

It doesn’t take long to drive from Phoenix and its well-manicured suburbs and find yourself in the vast, dry Sonoran Desert. And one of the fascinating places to discover outside the city is the architectural marvel, Taliesin West, built by … Continue reading →

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