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Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker

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Historical Fiction & Business Author, World Traveler & Speaker

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Where to Find Live Music in Cuenca, Ecuador

Street art of an electric guitarist wearing a traditional Cuenca headdress, playing on a building under a full moon

One thing we look for in choosing where to spend our winter months is a wide variety of cultural activities, and especially live music. When I was in my late teens and 20s I couldn’t go to clubs because I…

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  • Tema
  • March 28, 2023
  • 1 Comment
  • Books & Writing

Book Review: The Boy Who Loved Anne Frank

book cover: The Boy Who Loved Anne Frank, by Ellen Feldman

A beautifully written examination of survivor guilt and PTSD.

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  • Tema
  • March 28, 2023
  • 3 Comments
  • Books & Writing, Travel

Book Review: The Courtesan’s Daughter

Cover of book, "The Courtesan's Daughter" by Susanne Dunlap.

Book review of "The Courtesan's Daughter" by Susanne Dunlap. See also my review of her book, The Portraitist, which I loved!

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  • Tema
  • March 15, 2023
  • Books & Writing, Travel

Are the Galapagos Islands Worth the Cost & Hassle?

Cutest sea lion, on the beach, northern coast, San Cristobal, Galapagos

We hesitated about going to the Galapagos because of the cost. Turns out you can do it more cheaply & help the locals. Totally worth it!

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  • Tema
  • March 6, 2023
  • 7 Comments
  • Books & Writing

ChatGPT is a Lying Narcissist!

ChatGPT and other new AI systems can be good, but also have huge risks (Headline examples)

ChatGPT and its Bing search engine equivalent have an AI version of Narcissistic Personality Disorder. They will tell you lies but sound oh, so convincing.

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  • Tema
  • February 20, 2023
  • 1 Comment
  • Travel

Is Cuenca, Ecuador, the Perfect Winter Snowbird Destination (2023)

Tema Frank, DH and indigenous couple in Ecuador

Our quest for another place to escape long, cold Canadian winters has led us to Ecuador.

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  • Tema
  • January 29, 2023
  • 4 Comments
  • Travel

Strawberries at Lunch: Mexico City Food & Drink Reviews (2023)

fresh-made guacamole at the restaurant in Mexico City's National Anthropology Museum

Where to eat in Mexico City, by district.

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  • Tema
  • January 22, 2023
  • 3 Comments
  • Travel

What to do on a Monday in Mexico City (2023)

Tema and DJ in a Lucha Libre fight

Most museums in Mexico City are closed on Mondays, but there's still plenty to do.

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  • Tema
  • January 17, 2023
  • 2 Comments
  • Travel, History & Politics

What to Do in Magnificent Mexico City – Part I (2023)

Part of a wall in Mexico City's Museum of Anthropology

Mexico City adventures: cycling in the city, eating, drinking, and the incredible Anthropology Museum

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  • Tema
  • January 11, 2023
  • 6 Comments
  • Travel, History & Politics

What to do in Magnificent Mexico City: Part 2 (2023)

colorful sculpture of pre-columbian man reclining

Exploring ancient Mexico City: the Zocalo, the Templo Mayor archeological site, and the magnificent colonial-era Postal Palace

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  • Tema
  • January 11, 2023
  • 1 Comment
  • Books & Writing

Book Review: The Portraitist, by Susanne Dunlap

Cover of The Portraitist, book by Susanne Dunlap

A different perspective on the French Revolution -- through the eyes of a rising female portrait artist.

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  • Tema
  • January 5, 2023
  • 1 Comment
  • Travel, Allergy Travel

How to Travel for 100 Days With Just Carry-on Luggage in 2024

Tema and her luggage in Puerta Vallarta, en route to Mexico City.

Travelling to multiple continents over 100+ days is totally do-able with only carry-on luggage. Here's how.

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  • Tema
  • January 3, 2023
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