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About annahuddleston

Business and travel writer based in Las Vegas. www.shakeyourshoes.wordpress.com

Three cups of tea in Egypt

When we were heading to Egypt last year, we knew we were going to get sick. As much as everyone told us to drink bottled water and avoid tea, how could they seriously expect us to pass on the buffet … Continue reading

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How to get along with your American husband. Part 2

We are sitting at the dinner table, our usual place of brainstorming because ideas like food too. Towards the end of dinner, when I see that certain glistening of a happy Cheshire cat in B’s eyes, I decide it’s time … Continue reading

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All the world’s a stage

My muse friend and her two sisters went to see Chekhov’s Three Sisters on Saturday night. It was 1 am her time in St. Petersburg when she was telling me that, and I was just getting the breakfast going in … Continue reading

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Only in Las Vegas

You know the nights when you think “Who are these people and where is my luggage?” Well, tonight wasn’t one of those nights. 

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How to get along with your American husband. Part 1.

One of the hardest things for me during the first year of our marriage was the concept of time. It was like we owned clocks from different planets. Picture this: I’d say, “When are we going to the store?” H. … Continue reading

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Korean keyboard

The school took the computer away from our Korean exchange student. He managed to send the school server into a coma… which says two things – the guy was downloading 12 GB worth of Korean songs and that he’s pretty … Continue reading

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Six Things to Do When You Miss Home

No matter how we think we can do anything and live in several places at once, there are days when the world just gets too big.  We miss people and our experiences in those places. Case in point – When … Continue reading

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Merging Realities at #CES

I am sitting at Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show. To the right of me, a reporter is playing solitaire on her iPad. To the left of me, a reporter is reading mail on her … Continue reading

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5 Things to Make You Feel at Home Anywhere

“How did you smuggle coffee in here?” was the first thing out of my mind when I walked into my boss’s hotel room. We were above the Arctic Circle. It was so cold outside that the hairs inside my nose … Continue reading

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Surviving New Year’s

“We’ve got to put the Christmas cards away,” said H. on the morning of Jan. 1. Really? Already? The thing is that for me, the holidays were just getting started. Even after living in the US for almost 10 years, … Continue reading

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