When we arrived in Doha for the World Cup last November, it was with few expectations of what the week would hold. I had intended to blog daily with updates about the matches, the city, the feeling of being back out in the world again, very far away. What I hadn’t expected was to be overwhelmed by the magnitude of
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Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas! We’ve been on the road for more than a month and have enjoyed watching the holiday season light up around the world. I hope you enjoy these scenes from Malta, Spain and the U.S. on this day of celebration and togetherness. Cheers! Kelly
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We land in Doha on Sunday evening as the sun sets in a dusty orange glow. Transfer to the hotel complex is seamless, and Ansar (Sri Lanka) helps us navigate the Souq Waqif to our room at Al Jasra. Our first football match is the next morning at Al Janoub stadium, south of Doha. Cameroon and Serbia battle it out
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April 5th, 2021 Hold on! The magic carpet is blasting through virtual space, making one more stop in Indonesia for a quick island escape. I originally shared this post nearly six years ago in 2015. I’ve added a few new photos to pump it up. Hope you brought your flip-flops! See you tomorrow, Kelly P.S. The current rate at Telunas
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March 28th, 2021 After yesterday’s floating market, today we go a little bit deeper into the network of waterways within the Mekong Delta. This is our last stop in the region. Tomorrow we’re back on the magic carpet! See you then,Kelly Post of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together.
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March 13th, 2021 Today we’re back in Lisbon after our week-long virtual tour around Portugal. We’re exploring ceramic tile, a form of art found throughout the country. What follows below is a slightly abbreviated version of my original post from 2017. If you haven’t read it, enjoy! If you read it again, thank you! If you’re not interested, hope to
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February 11th, 2021 Chinese (or Lunar) New Year is here! The Metal Ox arrives as the rat scurries away. Today I’m sharing a post from 2013 with photos from Singapore. Singapore’s Chinatown comes alive with energy, color, festive treats, symbolic fruits and endless decoration during this holiday period. Enjoy! Wishing you health and prosperity in the New Year. More tomorrow,
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January 29th, 2021 With yesterday’s reverence, today we’re revisiting my post from 2013 about Thaipusam in Singapore, with updated and additional photos. Depending on when you’re reading this, pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea or wine. This is a lengthy post of first impressions, explanations and historical background of an event I knew nothing about at the time.
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