Tag Archives: travel

The Long Hot Summer

Posted on September 11, 2026 by mitchteemley

‘Melting Men’ by artist Nele Azevedo The Long Hot Summer It’s finally “summtumn” in the Northern Hemisphere, the transitional season between summer and fall. It’s been a scorcher, and still is in some places. Undaunted, Trudy and I daytripped to … Continue reading →

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Too Beautiful for Just One Post!

Posted on November 8, 2025 by mitchteemley

Last week, I posted pictures Trudy and I took on our autumn getaway to Maine. I honestly thought I could finish today, but there are just too many wonderful sights to share with you! So, here’s Part Two–with Part Three … Continue reading →

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The Rain in Maine Falls Mainly…

Posted on November 1, 2025 by mitchteemley

Note: All photos are by Trudy and Mitch Teemley, and may not be used without written permission. Heads Up: Daylight Savings Time ends tonight. So don’t forget to “fall back.” Fortunately, the rain in Maine fell mainly on our plane. … Continue reading →

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Oh, How I Miss the World!

Posted on July 25, 2025 by mitchteemley

I grew up near the beach in Southern California. Honestly, I didn’t go all that often once I grew up. But I liked knowing I could. The 2020 pandemic made me feel that way about the whole world. And this … Continue reading →

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Here’s the Cure for Cabin Fever

Posted on April 11, 2025 by mitchteemley

We love our home. No, it’s not in any tourist guides. But it has Us built into it. We miss it when we travel. We don’t fit right in hotel beds. We miss our kitchen and bathroom with everything right … Continue reading →

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Is This the Mother of All Colds?

Posted on April 8, 2025 by mitchteemley

Today’s episode of My Real Memoir has been interrupted by Reality One-Oh-No. My wife and I returned late last night from what should have been a joyful trip to L.A. And it was. Sort of. We attended our niece’s wedding … Continue reading →

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Escaping to Real Life Fairytale Places

Posted on March 7, 2025 by mitchteemley

Every year around this time, I start planning holiday getaways (or plan to plan them, anyway). But having cut my literary teeth on fantasies, it’s fairytale settings I dream of escaping to, or even making my new home. Say, a … Continue reading →

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50 Magical Places to Be In Love

Posted on February 14, 2025 by mitchteemley

Some places are objectively beautiful. They take our breath away, and then return it to us full of light and hope. Yet magical places are everywhere, even in the “bad parts of town.” Why? Because we carry the real magic, … Continue reading →

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Five Years Ago This Month

Posted on February 6, 2025 by mitchteemley

Five years ago, my wife and I took a spur-of-the-moment Valentine’s Day trip to Florida. We had no idea it would be our last vacation before something called a “coronavirus” was re-labelled COVID 19 and turned the world upside down. … Continue reading →

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11 of the World’s Most Unique Hotels

Posted on January 3, 2025 by mitchteemley

Sure, the December/New Year holiday season is past. But that doesn’t mean you can’t dream of a unique hotel getaway. And these are as unique as it gets! Underwater hotels are available in many places. But the Maldives’ Rangali Island … Continue reading →

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