It’s interesting to “see” where you live with fresh eyes – something that I have tried to be conscious of while living my everyday life here in Denver. While traveling in a foreign country, it’s easy to be stunned, captivated, mesmerized and “wow’ed” by the incredible people, food and places around you because everything is […]
Author: Cindy Sheahan
Kuala Lumpur and Singapore – Why Not?
After spending 3 weeks in Bali I was ready for something different; and still having almost 8 days until my flight home out of Singapore, I decided to take a cheap flight and do a quick stop in Kuala Lumpur (or as all the cool kids call it, “KL”) and then head south to Singapore […]
Bathroom Humor: Finding Fun in Unusual Places
One of the things I love about travel is how it expands your mind, your opinions, your preconceived ideas and notions about people, places and history. I always learn so much about where I am, where I’ve been, and also about me! But…sometimes it’s not all serious learning and discovery. Sometimes, travel in different countries […]
Pokhara: Peace Pagoda, Paragliding and Phewa
From the trek in the hillside villages of Kathmandu back to the big city, with all its dust, traffic, car horns…and — HOT WATER! ELECTRICITY! WESTERN TOILETS!!! And wonder upon wonders, TOILET PAPER!! Nothing like doing without for a few days to give a true and real appreciation of the little things in life – […]
Nepal: I Think I’m Going to Kathmandu!
Nepal. 🇳🇵 It’s always had a mystical hold on my travel soul for some reason. I vowed to go there one day…and that day has arrived. And c’mon. How you can you NOT think of the famous Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band’s song from the 70s with the memorable refrain “I think I’m […]
Kayaking, Karsts, Caves and Coves: Cat Ba Island
On to Cat Ba. Just a few hours south of Hanoi, this is one of the largest islands of the 367 Islands in the archipelago in Halong Bay. So you might remember I said that Ninh Binh was “like Halong Bay without water”. Well, this is Ninh Binh with water. 😘 Cat Ba Island is one […]
Hanoi – The Paris of the Orient
My journey continues ever northbound to Hanoi — and to meet up with meet Lynsey Seminary. She and I have worked together at Simpson for the past 4+ years and became great friends along the way. We began conspiring to leave our jobs and travel the world, and agreed to meet in Vietnam at some […]
Cave, Rice, Bike and Other Four-letter Words: Phong Nha and Ninh Binh
From the Imperial City of Hue, I headed a bit northwesterly to check out the infamous and awe inspiring caves at Phong Nha which everyone I’ve met along the way has been to or is on their way to see. Once again heeding Morgan and Kevin’s advice, I booked the Midtown Hostel in the town […]
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Danang and Hue – of Marble Mountains Majesty and a Purple Forbidden Palace
Sad to leave Hoi An, and sorry to part company with Alysha, but heading north to Danang. Danang (or Da Nang) is a modern metropolis on the coast and offers beaches and skyrises as well as an old city. According to ancient folklore, a dragon emerged from the waters of Non Nuoc and laid an […]
Hoi An – Ancient City of Lanterns in Vietnam
Hoi An – lanterns, charm and peaceful rivers. An ancient Japanese bridge. Tiled roofs in intricate layers. According to UNESCO’s website, “ Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous […]
