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For Do-er’s & Don’t-er’s: The Best of Both Worlds.

Best. Cruise. Ever. Okay, right. I say that literally every time I step off a cruise ship but, this time, I mean it. The Pros & Cons of a Repositioning Cruise.

Jyl Barlow Thoughts from a Frazzled Bear, Thoughts on Travel Leave a comment October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 7 Minutes

Tips for the Neurodivergent Traveler

A travel-focused blog this week! I was on vacation last week which means working ahead and putting my work aside to focus on the fun! Where was I? I went to Walt Disney World to avoid all the packing-for-college happenings at my home. It was a genius move as my husband got to deal with … Continue reading Tips for the Neurodivergent Traveler →

Jyl Barlow Thoughts from a Frazzled Bear Leave a comment August 19, 2024August 18, 2024 6 Minutes

The Ship Left Us Behind (No, It Didn’t)

I hate when stupid people force me into taking time off from my vacation because I have to clap back on their misguided outcry for fairness.

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Travel Leave a comment April 3, 2024April 13, 2024 4 Minutes

The Packing Game

My husband has an unwritten rule that we have to wear everything we take on our trips. For me, that means lots of tough calls as I decide which of thirteen pairs of shoes will make the cut.

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Blended Families, Thoughts on Family, Thoughts on Marriage Leave a comment March 25, 2024April 13, 2024 6 Minutes

FLU-2: Zoonopa

It turns out that not everything that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. It turns out that, sometimes, Vegas giveth and taketh away. It turns out that some souvenirs are the worst, even if free.

Jyl Barlow Thoughts on Blended Families, Thoughts on Marriage Leave a comment January 29, 2024April 13, 2024 5 Minutes
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The price of pets? Worth it.

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Hiking the Mendenhall Glacier: A Questionable Adventure

Did I have any business hiking across a glacier in Alaska?

Probably not.

Did I live to tell about it?

Mostly.

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Oh, and maybe a few friends who will say “yes” to anything.

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