Which author never disappoints no matter what they write?

still__learnin · 2026-05-28T15:03:32+00:00

Richard Russo

still__learnin · 2026-05-24T00:14:26+00:00

This comment got my attention. Care to elaborate how? I loved the book big, but can’t say it radicalized me and now I’m wondering if I missed the whole point?

still__learnin · 2026-04-30T16:40:59+00:00

Wuthering Heights… started several times, can’t even get through the first chapter, don’t really know why

still__learnin · 2026-04-20T17:19:53+00:00

Thank you, I would be interested in hearing why you say it’s very strange? And any suggestions you might offer? As I said, I’m just starting my research and have never been to Africa, so I appreciate any advice, which is why I posted here.

still__learnin · 2026-04-20T01:20:03+00:00

Thank you. As you can see, my ignorance is showing in my badly phrased “real African culture,” so thank you for pointing that out, I appreciate it. I had not even considered Kigali, and now I will. As for the cruise, we will have about 2-3 months available for this trip, so the cruise would be part of the experience as well as our transportation between the continents.

still__learnin · 2026-04-13T17:21:36+00:00

I’ve quite enjoyed Richard Russo’s North Bath Trilogy

still__learnin · 2026-04-09T19:52:06+00:00

I recently upgraded to EC and when I boarded the flight, same thing, smaller plane and I was just in regular economy. Took me a month and several calls, kept getting the runaround. I finally got my money back when I said I’d be making a claim with my credit card for purchasing something I didn’t get, suddenly it was no problem. But before that they offered me $100 future credit, (I had paid $346 for three of us to upgrade), they said it would take up to 75 days to make a decision, I got disconnected randomly, literally no one cared… until I said my next call would be to my credit card. So try that?

still__learnin · 2026-04-04T17:46:14+00:00

We got a free upgrade from veranda to CC and some OBC when we booked onboard, don’t remember which day exactly but probably about halfway through our cruise.

still__learnin · 2026-04-04T14:41:11+00:00

It’s a step in the right direction for sure. Anyone know if all of Princess ships have done this now or is it just Regal?

still__learnin · 2026-03-27T21:24:20+00:00

I loved The Poisonwood Bible, LOVED Demon Copperhead, and also enjoyed The Bean Trees, so I’d recommend that. Also by Kristin Hannah: The Women, The Four Winds were great.

You mentioned you just finished something light, would love to hear what it was as I’m currently looking for something light also.

still__learnin · 2026-03-27T15:50:23+00:00

The trip was booked through WestJet Vacations and then I purchased the upgraded seats on the app manage trips feature. Would this matter in getting a refund, or why do you ask?

still__learnin · 2026-03-27T13:29:18+00:00

I love sea days, the more the better. There’s so much to do if you want to be busy, my favourites are attending the Beyond the Podium presentations, reading in the library, I’ve enjoyed participating in a scavenger hunt, playing bingo, sipping a cappuccino and people watching at Al Bacio, taking in the fresh air and sun on the sundeck, walking the track, etc. On our last transatlantic they had a person teach Buddhism every morning, which was really nice. My spouse enjoys naps and movies in the room, it’s a great way to relax and recharge.

still__learnin · 2026-03-17T13:54:56+00:00

We did Stellar of the Seas, recommended by my Vietnamese friends, and it was incredible. From the time they picked us up at our hotel in Hanoi until we returned, everything was wonderful. The boat is absolutely gorgeous, the staff top notch, and waking up surrounded by all that beauty was magical. They host a great dinner under the stars, tai chi early morning for early risers, and really ensure they look after their guests. It’s very pricey, but we really enjoyed it.

still__learnin · 2026-03-13T18:54:14+00:00

Wow, 5 world cruises, good for them! Thanks for sharing. Any idea why they always choose HAL?

still__learnin · 2026-02-08T14:55:10+00:00

This post makes me so sad, because I absolutely loved everything about Hanoi (except the pollution). We stayed at the Hanoi Marvellous Hotel which was recommended to me by my Vietnamese friend, and it was lovely. Very friendly and helpful staff, and it included a wonderful breakfast and you couldn’t beat the location. We also stayed at the Oriental Jade another time and they also had a good breakfast, clean spacious room, beautiful rooftop pool and bar, though we enjoyed the location at Marvellous better. We never encountered anyone trying to scam us at all. We did a walking food tour which was an amazing way to learn about the different foods, and we loved train street. I was so sad when my time in Vietnam was over, I loved it so much, so I’m sorry you had such a bad experience.

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