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Entries from February 17th, 2010

Hong Kong with Kids? Follow the Path of the Playgrounds. (Day Two)

February 17th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Destinations

Last year I introduced my husband and toddler to Hong Kong during a two-day stopover. We traveled on foot and public transportation from playground to playground. (Day Two)

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Hong Kong with Kids? Follow the Path of the Playgrounds. (Day One)

February 16th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Destinations

Last year I introduced my husband and toddler to Hong Kong during a two-day stopover. We traveled on foot and public transportation from playground to playground. (Day One)

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Happy New Year! Kung Hei Fat Choi! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

February 12th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Experience

This Sunday is a big holiday.  It is Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year, the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. As a Dog (someone born in the Year of the Dog), I am looking forward to the Year of the Tiger.  You would think that ‘fighting like cats and dogs’ might not [...]

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Mountain Threads: New Skiwear Rental Option in Colorado

February 11th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Destinations, Gear

Finally. A time, money and hassle saving solution to make your ski vacation easier (and save money). This winter, Mountain Threads has opened to offer high performance skiwear for rent to visitors to Colorado’s two dozen plus ski areas.

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Ski Cheap at Reopened Big Tupper Ski Center.

February 9th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Destinations, Experience

Big Tupper Ski Center closed 10 years ago due to financial difficulties, but thanks to the work of local volunteers it reopened in December. With $15 lift tickets and $20 equipment rentals, a family ski trip seems a lot more affordable.

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