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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Serendipity
After our time in Phnom Penh, Theresa headed back home to Denver and Jessie and James went to the beaches of Kampot. After looking at a map of the southern Cambodian beach area to determine my next course of action, I spotted Serendipity Beach. “Serendipity” is one of my favorite words – for the sound […]
Phnom Penh – Visiting The Killing Fields and S-21 Tuol Sleng
A bus took us from the charming Battambang to Phnom Penh, a drive of around 5 hours. Jessie and James had done some research and booked us into a hostel called Lovely Jubbly Villa. When we arrived in Phnom Penh (hereinafter to be referred to, at least occasionally, as PP) I asked the pack of […]
Laos 4000 Islands: Been there, Don Det.
Kayaking, waterfalls, scooters and water buffalo – enjoying the 4000 Islands of southern Laos.
Lovely Lao(s) – First Stop: Luang Prabang
Wasn’t quite sure if it’s correct to say LaoS or Lao, so I’ve always let the “s” trail when I said it; but now that I’m here, I have learned that although either pronunciation is acceptable, Lao is correct. “Sabidee!!” in a sing-song cheerful voice is sung out many times each day and means “hello” […]
Yay! Finally – a blog. But what the heck is DRD4-7R?
After much trepidation, procrastination and hesitation, I have created a blog. I am flattered and honored that anyone, except maybe my kids, would want to ‘follow’ me as I travel the globe. But due to popular demand, here is my blog. I sincerely hope you enjoy it, learn something new or fun, and share it […]
