I need more than one English translation. English is not my first language. I was born in Havana, Cuba. When I was almost three years old, I emigrated to the US with my parents and sister. We came on the Mariel boatlift just like Tony Montana (Scarface) except that none of us of went on to …
This is my cat and I’m going to miss her so much while I’m away. I’d love to take her with me, but taking pets to Australia is no easy task. Australia has strict import conditions to minimise the risk of exotic diseases being introduced. My cat meets most of the requirements for entry such …
This entry could be alternatively titled “I Hate AT&T.” They’re making it hard for me to use my iPhone in Australia. AT&T is the second largest provider of mobile and fixed telephony in the United States. It’s a monster of a company. AT&T is the seventh largest company in the U.S. and 14th in the …
Have you ever purchased travel insurance? My friend Traci is the blood parent. Her husband Mic is the puke parent. It’s unfortunate then that I threw up in Traci’s car. That’s what I do. It’s not like a party trick, but when I get sick, I feel a pain like there isn’t enough room for …
Happy New Year! I’m going to Australia! I made the decision last February. I was in California attending PantheaCon, one of the largest Pagan festivals in the U.S., when it occurred to me that this time next year would be an excellent time to travel to Australia. Most of the flights go through Los Angeles, …
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