Category Archives: Forts

Lewes Lanes and Brighton Beach

Posted on October 22, 2020 by TheJessicaness

I’m excited to be in England on an odd holiday as it is with restaurants having limited capacities and menus, and museums wanting pre-booked tickets to ensure those who show up can be allowed in. This is why my itineraries … Continue reading →

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Shadows, Sunrise, Stalin, Snow

Posted on January 10, 2020 by TheJessicaness

Awake and surrounded by darkness, I turn on the TV to watch a minute of a mustachioed man run a marathon, like an Indian version of Forrest Gump, to let my eyes adjust before walking into the dining area for … Continue reading →

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Swim With a Turtle; Hike With a Pig

Posted on November 24, 2016 by TheJessicaness

I felt late waking up this morning. I grabbed my toasted, buttered English muffin with slice of pineapple and papaya to-go. We were almost to the car when I remembered the key was in the room. We got to the … Continue reading →

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First Couchsurfer in Bahrain

Posted on February 11, 2016 by TheJessicaness

Katrin requested to stay at my place, giving me a week’s notice, as her host in Doha suggested she stay with Melanie, whom I know, but who didn’t want to be bothered just two days before her skiing trip in … Continue reading →

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Halfway to Cockfosters

Posted on December 30, 2015 by TheJessicaness

There are welcome signs everywhere, but the most inviting one is the square-chested man standing next to his wide-hipped woman – the loo, at 7am. Are we part of the EU – not that we’re European, but the American flag is … Continue reading →

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