Bali. Picture this beautiful island situated in the exotic country of Indonesia. One island in the more than 17,000 islands (no, that’s not a typo – 17 THOUSAND islands!!!) that make up this diverse and gorgeous country of over 267 million people (the 4th largest country in the world, believe it or not!). You’ll find […]
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#VANLIFE : Where to…um, go! 💩 Tips on going to the bathroom and showering in a van
(Updated April 2022) In the summer of 2020 (yep. THAT summer! 😷) I purchased a 1997 VW Eurovan campervan because rather than sit in my apartment during the lockdown of Covid, I found this cool van, gassed it up, tossed in some essentials like a pillow and down comforter – and a box o’ wine – […]
#TRAVEL HACK: How to Stay Free, Enjoy More Using Workaway & Caretaker Gazette
Updated MAY 2024 It’s no secret that travel can be expensive, and accommodations are the second most costly item after airfare. Here are 2 of my favorite resources I’ve discovered for keeping down costs when it comes to where you lay your head each night while increasing your adventure potential and stretching your travel dollar! […]
Coastal Hike – Rota Vincentina: Portugal’s Little-Known Stunning Wonder
A magnificent hike along the Southwest Coast of Portugal’s Alentejo and Algarve region – a must do!
48 Hours in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain – Bodegas, Buleria and Bridles of Andalucia
Andalucia! The beautiful region in Spain along its southern coast famous for beaches, surfing, bullfighting, and flamenco. The most well-known cities are Seville, Granada, Malaga and Cordoba offering beautiful architecture, delicious foods and wines and much to see. My first stop in Andalucia was to Jerez de la Frontera, or simply, “Jerez”. Pronounced “Herez”, “Hereth”, […]
Magical Madagascar! Of Lemurs, Skulls, Charming Children and Baobab
Edited December 2024 I never, ever, EVER! thought I’d travel to Madagascar! It just wasn’t on my radar at all – but when my friend Piu invited me to join him and his group of French paragliders to explore this amazing island, I could not say no. And since “just say yes!” has been my […]
10 Reasons to Visit Beautiful Ile De La Réunion 🇷🇪
Edited December 2024 After three incredibly amazing weeks exploring the wonders of Madagascar, our group of French paragliders and I flew to La Réunion for more aerial adventures above this tiny island in the Indian Ocean. The island is one of only a handful of places on the planet that has reliable and consistent flying […]
House-sitting in Tuscany: Livin’ the ‘Villa Loca’!
Updated October 2022 Want to know how I landed here in Tuscany in an incredibly amazing 15th- century villa as a caretaker for two months, with free accommodations and my very own room, all for spending just a couple of hours each day doing some flower watering and picking up any bits of trash that […]
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Castles, Caves, Canoeing and the Countryside. The Dordogne Valley.
After four hectic, busy, incredibly amazing famous-art-viewing days in Paris I arrived in the Dordogne Valley via train – an easy, comfortable ride of about 5.5 hours southwest. My friend, Piu, who (whom? Gaah. I never remember which is correct!) I met in Pokhara, Nepal, met me at the station and brought me to his […]
Colorado Rocky Mountain High – Lovin’ where you live.
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 […]
