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Staying in the “Red Light” District of Amsterdam

December 29, 2014 by Sonia Marsh 5 Comments

  The youth hostel I booked for my 20-year-old son, Jordan, and myself, is located in the heart of the red light district of Amsterdam. What an experience walking through the streets at midnight, and seeing beautiful young women in minuscule bikinis, standing behind glass windows offering their services. As a mother, I couldn't help Continue Reading

“Joyeaux Noel” from France and “God Jul” from Copenhagen

December 25, 2014 by Sonia Marsh Leave a Comment

"Joyeaux Noel," or Merry Christmas to all my friends from Paris. We arrived in Paris yesterday from Copenhagen. My son, Jordan, was surprised that he didn't need to show his passport or stop for customs in Paris. We walked straight through and avoided those who guided us towards their taxi service. I wasn't sure if they were legitimate taxi Continue Reading

Christmas Time in London, Suffolk and Copenhagen

December 22, 2014 by Sonia Marsh 6 Comments

After a couple of nights in our first youth hostel, close to Paddington Station in London, Jordan and I took the train from Liverpool Street station to Stowmarket in Suffolk. The train was full of commuters heading back to the countryside after a days work in London. My friend, Sallyann, picked us up at the train station, and drove us to her Continue Reading

Christmas Holiday Season is Magical in London

December 18, 2014 by Sonia Marsh 4 Comments

I am spending the Christmas holidays in Europe with my 20-year-old son, Jordan. In order to make this trip more youth friendly for Jordan, I decided to book youth hostels for our stay. This was my first experience in a youth hostel, and although the bed was comfortable, I felt like I had to "obey the house rules," like breakfast ends at 10 a.m. Continue Reading

What Mom Taught Me About Life

December 15, 2014 by Sonia Marsh 12 Comments

    "Simple Splendor" “My Gutsy Story®”- Lola  Di Giulio  De Maci   I could always tell it was pie-baking day when I came home from school. The container of cinnamon was sitting on the kitchen counter alongside the sugar bowl. Mom was getting ready to make apple pie. That meant cinnamon rolls made from leftover pie Continue Reading

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