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How much my trip to Chile really cost me

I just got back from a 2 ½ week trip to Chile and I thought it might be helpful to actually break down what the true costs of an epic trip like this are. I flew to Santiago, stayed overnight, … Continue reading

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Ushuaia, Argentina

A lot of money passes through Ushuaia – this is where the majority of Antarctic cruises leave from – but not much of that cash seems to stay here. The airport is nice, and there are a couple of expensive … Continue reading

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Tokyo

I arrive in Tokyo after a long Transpacific flight in coach. I’m avoiding Thanksgiving in the US (a recurring theme, as will emerge in time). I’ve been to Tokyo before so I feel like a pro buying my train ticket … Continue reading

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Some travel tips to save money on flights in Chile

In my new Sabbatical / Practice Retirement state, I’ve been able to schedule some travel for next year. Trying to use miles and points as much as I can. Chile has been on my list of destinations for quite a … Continue reading

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United Polaris vs. Delta One review

Last year I flew between Boston and London four times, and I just back from another trip this year on the same route. The flights last year were all on United using their nonstop route and flying in Polaris business … Continue reading

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Overthinking

Thanks to the guy who yelled at me and Roxy on the beach. (You were wrong, by the way, dogs are allowed on the beach after hours) It’s now three days later and I still think about how I could … Continue reading

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Optimism

It seems like modern (western?) society is at some kind of inflection point. The worldwide pandemic which has hit the UK and US particularly hard has had a massive knock-on effect to economies around the world. Here in the US … Continue reading

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Pixies at the Beacon – first in a series

It’s turning into the summer of live music for Kim and me – starting with the Pixies at the Beacon last week.I love the Beacon Theatre as a venue – I’ve seen Van there twice and saw Eddie Vedder there … Continue reading

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New pics on my photo blog

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Goals for this year

1. Improve my Spanish (reading and speaking) 2. Sell my apartment and buy a new one 3. Travel somewhere new 4. Become a (slightly) better skier and surfer 5. Be happy and healthy 6. Pay off all debt apart from … Continue reading

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