Beautiful Bali – Finding Culture and Customs. And Monkeys. Lots of Monkeys.

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 […]

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”, […]

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 […]

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 […]