When Bad is Good – How to Spa

When Bad is Good – How to Spa

Confession time.  I like to relax.  Sometimes it’s curling up with a good book.  Sometimes it’s going for a hike.  Sometimes it’s going to a spa.  Sometimes it’s a bad spa. (This is my attempt to be funny, bad means bath in German and I love...

CJ’s Countries

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How To Buy a Rug or Anything Overseas, When To Haggle, When To Say No

How To Buy a Rug or Anything Overseas, When To Haggle, When To Say No

First, do shop when traveling. Second, learn to say no. If you spend any time in South West Asia, at some point, you are going to end up in a rug shop. Plan to be there for several hours while you try to determine what rugs you prefer. (I prefer Qom and Nain, just so...