Tag Archives: vacation

Mediterranean Cruise to the Greek Islands and Venice… Off to a Bumpy Start

Posted on August 19, 2015 by blogqueendiane

One of my most fun friends, M, and I went on a “cruise-of-a-lifetime” trip to the Mediterranean this month. And we laughed all the way through Italy, Montenegro (who knew that was a country?) and Greece. I checked my jumbo … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Solo Cruising

Posted on July 6, 2015 by blogqueendiane

I got hooked on cruises about 20 years ago, and have gone on about 15 or 20 of them since then. In my opinion, it’s the only way to travel! I started cruising with family, friends and a boyfriend, and, … Continue reading →

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Super Thrifty — But These are the Things I’m Willing to Splurge On

Posted on October 9, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Even the thriftiest person has some indulgence they’re willing to spend their hard-earned money on. It might be a small thing like Starbucks coffee, a special lipstick or a hobby item. Or something bigger. I come from a frugal family … Continue reading →

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Returning to Work after Vacation to an Empty Mailbox

Posted on August 21, 2014 by blogqueendiane

How would you like to return from vacation to an empty mailbox at work? It sometimes takes me an entire week after my return to go through all my accumulated email messages — and by about noon the first day back, … Continue reading →

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Cruisin’ Solo and Lovin’ It: My First Guest Blog Post

Posted on August 4, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I wrote my first guest blog post — about the great time I have going on cruises alone. It was published Sun., July 3 on Too Timid and Squeamish, an inspiring and amusing blog that I read often. Check it out … Continue reading →

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