Debby Gies – D.G. Kaye is currently enjoying her annual vacation to Mexico where she will be sunning herself on the beach and sampling the local cuisine… We can expect a full report on her return in March. She has left us a travel column for February, in another of her favourite overwintering spots in Arizona.
In the meantime, since this is the time of year when our thoughts turn to summer vacations, here is a recap of the travel column posts so far.
Cruising the High Seas – Part One – What Cruise Line, Cabin and where is the least choppy!
Cruising the High Seas – Part Two – Dining, Tips and Shopping.
Preparing for a Safe Trip – money, valuables, insurance
Traveling to Mexico – Safe places to visit, currency, eating and drinking, health.
St. Marten, Two Countries, one island.
Welcome to St. Kitts – Caribbean.
St. Thomas – Virgin Islands.
Courtesy of Paradise-Islands.org
Welcome to Curacao – Lesser Antilles
About D.G. Kaye
Debby Gies is a Canadian nonfiction/memoir author who writes under the pen name of D.G. Kaye. She was born, raised, and resides in Toronto, Canada. Kaye writes about her life experiences, matters of the heart and women’s issues.
D.G. writes to inspire others. Her writing encompasses stories taken from events she encountered in her own life, and she shares the lessons taken from them. Her sunny outlook on life developed from learning to overcome challenges in her life, and finding the upside from those situations, while practicing gratitude for all the positives.
When Kaye isn’t writing intimate memoirs, she brings her natural sense of humor into her other works. She loves to laugh and self- medicate with a daily dose of humor.
I love to tell stories that have lessons in them, and hope to empower others by sharing my own experiences. I write raw and honest about my own experiences, hoping through my writing, that others can relate and find that there is always a choice to move from a negative space, and look for the positive.
Quotes:
“Live Laugh Love . . . And Don’t Forget to Breathe!”
“For every kindness, there should be kindness in return. Wouldn’t that just make the world right?”
When I’m not writing, I’m reading or quite possibly looking after some mundane thing in life. It’s also possible I may be on a secret getaway trip, as that is my passion—traveling.
Debby has written a book about her travel adventures – Have Bags Will Travel
About the book
D.G. Kaye is back, and as she reflects on some of her more memorable vacations and travel snags, she finds herself constantly struggling to keep one step ahead of the ever-changing guidelines of the airlines–with her overweight luggage in tow. Her stories alert us to some of the pitfalls of being an obsessive shopper, especially when it comes time for D.G. to bring her treasures home, and remind us of the simpler days when traveling was a breeze.
In her quest to keep from tipping the scales, D.G. strives to devise new tricks to fit everything in her suitcases on each trip. Why is she consistently a target for Canada customs on her return journeys?
D.G.’s witty tales take us from airports, to travel escapades with best friends, to reflections on how time can change the places we hold dear in our hearts. Her memories will entertain and have you reminiscing about some of your own most treasured journeys–and perhaps make you contemplate revamping your packing strategies.
A recent review for Have Bags Will Travel
“Have Bags, Will Travel” is a delightful read on the experiences of travel, fashion, the art of packing suitcases with the emphasis on having a good time. Author, D.G. Kaye details her days on board planes to many popular destinations and her vivacious antics with friends. She also relates her solo travels to exotic destinations with steep cliffs and too much baggage. I particularly enjoyed the details of the by-gone, romantic days aboard Wardair, and the exquisite details of vintage Las Vegas.
A consummate shopper, D.G. Kaye relates her rather humorous run-ins with customs officials. How does it feel to be singled out routinely by airline officials? A read through this humorous pages will give you the insight to these first-hand conflicts.
I would say this might be required reading for shoe connoisseurs and fashion mavens especially if they have a plane ticket in hand. Germ avoidance theory is also discussed, and it may never be possible to look at airplane bathrooms the same.
D.G. Kaye brings back the memories of best friends and blazing trips through the desert. Many readers will identify with the struggles of this stylish lady attempting to blend in to avoid a custom’s mishap. A short and super fun read, “Have Bags, Will Travel” is perfect for your next airplane ride.
And Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Have-Bags-Will-Travel-Over-Packer-ebook/dp/B015HP1R6S
Other books by D.G. Kaye
Read all the reviews and buy the books: http://www.amazon.com/author/dgkaye7
and Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/D.G.-Kaye/e/B00HE028FO
More reviews and follow Debby on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/dgkaye
Connect to Debby Gies
Blog: http://www.dgkayewriter.com
About me: http://www.wiseintro.co/dgkaye7
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@pokercubster (yes there’s a story)
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dgkaye7
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dgkaye
Google: http://www.google.com/+DebbyDGKayeGies
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dgkaye
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/dgkaye7
Debby will be back in February with her article on the wonderful wintering hot spot in Arizona.
Thanks so much for sharing my recent posts. keeping my spirit alive once again Sal. Looking forward to sharing new things in 2019. ❤
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Always someone who might not have seen at the time Debby and your spirit does not need any help…….♥♥
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You’re a gem Sal! ❤ xxx
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“Live Laugh Love . . . And Don’t Forget to Breathe!”
“For every kindness, there should be kindness in return. Wouldn’t that just make the world right?”
I love it 🙂
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Thank you.
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A fun and useful series, Sally.
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Thanks Robbie.. great to have the low down on places before booking from someone without an agenda.. such as travel agents… xxx
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Thanks Robbie 🙂 x
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Oh, how I wish I could pack a case and head for some sunshine right now! Is your weather like ours, Sally? Unremitting grey and drizzle?
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It is like living in a grey dome… with a sprinkler system. The endless summer feels like a lifetime ago and I am definitely not finding this winter conducive to creativity.. Still better pull myself together and get on with it. At least the days are about 15 minutes longer.. ♥
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Great idea, Sally! I’m sure she’ll be having a ball of a time. These posts should be collected in a book once the series is complete. 😉
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Hmm Olga. Now that’s some food for thought. ❤
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A great idea Olga..a sequel to Have Bags Will Travel… xxx
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It’s a joy discovering new adventures to take thanks to such a talented and special guide. Thanks, Debby and many thanks to Sally for sharing. All the best.
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Thank you so much William. Thrilled to be part of Sally’s Blog Magazine with you. 🙂
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Thank you William… you are lucky to live on a wonderful coastline and have the mountains on your doorstep already… but it is still nice to take a vacation to somewhere new occasionally. xxhugs
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Debbie, I need to travel like you do.
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Lol Linda, let me tell you traveling is hard these days, especially the older we get and longer vacations. Preparing and traveling can knock the wind out of our sails, so the trip definitely has to be worth it! 🙂
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You are not alone Linda…♥
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Very informative. Thanks Debby, and to Sally for sharing.
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Thanks so much Stevie 🙂 x
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Thank you Stevie.. xx
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Someday, over a wave–sounds a LITTLE like a song lyric, maybe more cruising. After we’re a tad older, 80s maybe. LOL
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And why not… x
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Wonderful, every one. I look forward to her February travel posts. Debby is THE travel expert!
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Quite Jennie and as everyone is saying.. definitely material for a new book..hugsx
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Yes, the collection has it ALL! Hugs to you, Sally.
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