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Beautiful Dalmatia – Croatian Holiday Destination

Beautiful Dalmatia – Croatian Holiday Destination

Croatian coast is becoming one of the most popular destinations for European, American and Asian travelers. In less than a decade Croatia has gone from being the quieter, more- affordable alternative to Italy, to a top summer destination for the super-yacht set. Dalmatian Coast features the abundance of less-visited corners, especially out of season. High…

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Restaurants on Danube River in Belgrade, Serbia

Restaurants on Danube River in Belgrade, Serbia

Serbian cuisine is heterogeneous, mixed from Greek, Hungarian, Turkish and Austrian influences. Two of my favorite places to visit were Skadarska Street, also known as “bohemian quarter” and famous clubs and restaurants on the river Danube. Serbian cuisine is rich in fat and almost every meal contains meat. Alcohol is often served and consumed in…

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Why, Oh Why?

Why, Oh Why?

My friend was pregnant for five and a half months. The doctor told her that it was her last chance to terminate the pregnancy. If she waited another week, he would no longer be able to help her. My friend thought that she did not have a choice. She knew that she could not have…

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The Key to Happiness in Granada, Spain

The Key to Happiness in Granada, Spain

It was a late afternoon in early September. I finished my assignment early and decided to go for a walk. I was staying in Granada, Spain. Granada is the home of the magnificent Alhambra, one of the most youthful cities in Andalusia, with tapas culture, lively bars and passionate flamenco dancers. I remember Granada mostly…

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The King Hussein Hospital – Jordan

The King Hussein Hospital – Jordan

It was merely a month since I started working and only the second month that I lived in Jordan. My flight to Dubai was very difficult. Three days later, in a hot and humid climate, while returning to Jordan, I felt sick and feverish. I had the bump on my left thigh that appeared as…

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There Will Always Be Some People

There Will Always Be Some People

I was living on the second floor, in the two bedroom apartment and by myself. I did not want a roommate. I simply felt that I needed the time alone when I was in the base. I was flying more than a hundred hours every month and I was exhausted. The experience of visiting so…

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When Love Goes Wrong

When Love Goes Wrong

That year in Jordan, I had five roommates. Quite commonly, newer flight attendants share apartments, as they often fly at different times. Our place was big. Natasha, my roommate, was madly in love with Tariq. This man, Tariq, lived on the second floor of the building in which we rented the apartment. Later on, I…

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The Third Wife

The Third Wife

My friend, Rima, was born and raised in Jordan. She was a very beautiful girl. We met on one of our flights, when we were working together as a part of the flight attendants crew. Soon we became inseparable. We started to pick the same schedules. It was much more fun working together with somebody…

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Difficult Decisions

Difficult Decisions

It was time to make that decision. I was hesitant. I was worried to leave behind the years of planning, hopes, hard work and many good friends. Six months ago, the future seemed so obvious and I was almost convinced that I would never leave. I had my career, my goals and my development plan….

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Jogging in Arizona

Jogging in Arizona

When I first got a job in Arizona, I lived in the apartment. I wasn’t interested to own real estate and wasn’t even sure that I wanted to stay in Arizona longer than a couple years. My work day would start early and I still had to drop off kids to the day-care every day….

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