Sheila
Welcome to Exploring the Prime! My name is Sheila. Together with my husband, Kevin, we are living a joyful post-professional life. Our kids are grown, Kevin is newly retired and now we are ready to travel and explore while we are in the prime of our lives!
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Using a Luggage Shipping Service
Do you wish you could travel without dragging luggage with you? It may seem like an impossible dream, but travel without the added stress of taking suitcases along can be a reality. No, I’m not talking about some version of…
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How to Pack Lighter
Packing light has many advantages such as allowing you to save money and time. Once you’ve mastered packing light, you will enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with traveling without checked baggage. Skipping the baggage check lines and the…
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Planning a Trip to See Spanish Missions in Arizona
Exploring the Spanish Missions in Arizona can be accomplished with a day trip from either Tucson or Phoenix. Public transportation is not readily available in this area; you will need a car for this trip. Southern Arizona, just a little…
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Does Boscumin Help Joint Pain?
It began like any other airplane trip. I was traveling solo and had a window seat. About halfway through the flight my seatmate sitting on the aisle got up to use the facilities, and I decided it would be a…
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How to Choose the Best Carry On Suitcase
What features should you look for when choosing the ideal carry-on suitcase? I recently discovered the perfect carry-on suitcase. Continue reading to learn what is essential when selecting a carry-on bag along with details of how my new favorite suitcase…
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How to Stay Healthy for Travel
You’ve waited a long time for your vacation, getting sick is the last thing you need. A little bit of planning can go a long way toward ensuring that you stay healthy before and during your trip. Note: This post…
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San Diego Japanese Friendship Garden
Exploring the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park in San Diego, California was an unexpected treat. We arrived at Balboa Park without much of a plan. We started at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion to take some photos of the cool…
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Novels as Travel Inspiration
Does reading books about faraway places inspire you to travel there? I’ve always been an avid reader. Reading well-written novels transports me, in my mind, to the location the writer describes. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a…
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How to Spend an Afternoon in San Diego, California
Extra time in San Diego, California? Long layover at the San Diego Airport? Vacationing in San Diego and looking for a new place to visit? If you want something to do for half of a day in San Diego, I…
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What to do in Tubac and Southern Arizona
Have you heard of Tubac, Arizona? I’ve lived in Arizona for many years and only recently learned about Tubac. Tubac is a real hidden gem of a town located in Southern Arizona. Tubac sits at an elevation of 3,200 feet…
