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‘Thinking of You,’ And Other Excuses To Write A Travel Letter

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These 11 excuses to write a travel letter are simple ideas that fit into a backpack, cost little and will carry a world of meaning to post boxes everywhere.

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Explore, How-To
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How To Have A Microadventure (L.A. Style)

August 7, 2017by Too Mutch For Words 5 Comments

Here’s how to take a local environment and turn it into a traveling microadventure, L.A. style: urban camping in a one-bedroom apartment!

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California, Explore, Family Travel, How-To, United States
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How To Have The Best New Year Ever (Scottish Style)

December 31, 2016by Too Mutch For Words Leave a comment

The Scottish New Year, or Hogmanay, is such a grand event that local party goers get Jan. 1 and 2 off to recover. Wherever you are when the calendar flips over, follow these good-luck traditions to guarantee a dash of Scottish-style magic all year through…

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Celebrations & Holidays, Europe, Explore, How-To, Scotland
DIY gifts you can make while you travel

DIY Gifts You Can Make While You Travel

December 13, 2016by Too Mutch For Words 2 Comments

Being away from home during the holidays doesn’t mean no presents. If you’re still searching for something to mail, these last-minute DIY gifts can be made while you’re traveling – with just a few dollars and the things you probably already have in your luggage.

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Celebrations & Holidays, Explore, How-To
good luck travel karma

How To Fill Up Your Travel Karma Bank

April 13, 2016by Too Mutch For Words 2 Comments

Mac’s recent run of good deeds, he clarified, was accruing credit. When my Glaswegian friend hit trouble somewhere, he’d make a well-padded withdrawal. To increase your own good luck, why not try a few of the following?

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Choices & Philosophies, Destinations, How-To, Religion & Spirituality
housekeeping Western Australia

How To Unclog A Toilet, And Other Things I’ve Learned As A Housekeeper

October 21, 2015by Too Mutch For Words 8 Comments

Toxic chemicals have nothing to do with it; the trick to unclogging a toilet is all in the arms of the person wielding the plunger. I only know this because […]

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Choices & Philosophies, Destinations, How-To, Jobs & Employment
New Zealand Customs

How To Get Pulled Out Of A New Zealand Customs Queue

September 16, 2014by Too Mutch For Words 8 Comments

“Is this yours?” The Customs Officer held the croissant between two distasteful fingers, as if pastry was only slightly less contraband than digested balloons of heroin. Gulp. “Are you aware that bringing illicit food products across the border is considered bio-terrorism?”

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The ’Mutch’ Behind TooMutchForWords

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Like a lot of foreign destinations, my last name's often mispronounced - so friends call me 'Mutch.' You can call me the same, as you explore this library of travel books, movies and music: all the things that move us through the aisles of this big, wide world! Check-outs expected, exploration intended...

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