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My Longest Trip: Israel at 18, London and 6,600 Miles From Home

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Two days after turning 18, I left Sarasota for Israel on the longest trip of my life. More than 40 years later, the memories—from Galilee to Masada to one very questionable airplane door—are still vivid. Continue reading →

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The Best Local Dish I’ve Had While Traveling

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress seems to think I travel like Anthony Bourdain. I don’t. But one steak Tampiqueña in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico, became a travel-food memory that survived the test of time. Continue reading →

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