Standing on the Roof of Africa – Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro Trek: February 27, 2017-March 5, 2017 Our quest to reach the top would be no Mount Everest, but it would be higher than any other mountain the five of us had ever climbed. It was a remarkable experience that none of us will forget. Day 1: A Woman…

Salsa lessons, pottery classes, percussion lessons — experiencing the Authentic Cuba

Experiencing the authentic Cuba fills you with wonder as you intimately experience the culture participating in salsa, percussion, ceramics, and Spanish classes. The people are warm and inviting. They are the heart and soul of Cuba.  Cuba was on my husband’s bucket list for two long decades. The purpose…

Gem of the Atlantic – The Azores

This group of nine lush islands are perhaps the Atlantic Ocean’s best kept secret. Shh!!! Let’s keep it to ourselves. Want a preview? Close your eyes and imagine yourself in an idyllic climate where there is an abundance of wildflowers; stunning volcanic crater lakes; relaxing thermal springs; picturesque…

Delightful Denmark – for families

Denmark is a great vacation destination for families. The Danish people we met, are some of the nicest I have come across in my travels. Our family of four spent nearly two weeks here in the summer of 2016. It is a very child friendly country. There is so much…

Whales and Penguins of Patagonia

While living in Argentina, we traveled to Puerto Madryn for whale watching. It was a moving and peaceful experience sitting on a deserted rocky peninsula at sunset watching majestic whales swim by us. Experiences like this don’t happen everyday and I felt so privileged to be in the…

Argentina’s Lake District Patagonia

While living in Argentina, we traveled to San Carlos de Bariloche located in the Lake District. Known as the Switzerland of South America for its sweeping mountain vistas and sparkling glacial lakes, it has some of the most dramatic scenery in Argentina.   Llao Llao San Carlos de Bariloche was founded…

Trekking through the Himalayas of Nepal

Nepal is a destination known for its majestic mountain range which boasts the tallest mountain in the world Everest. Hikers and climbers around the globe venture every year hoping to catch a glimpse or possibly summit this wonder of the world.   While living in India, it was on our bucket…

North Shore + Disney’s Aulani Resort = Hawaiian Getaway

Aloha! Oahu is part of the Hawaiian island chain located in the Central Pacific. It is an island of paradise, history, big waves and much more. The locals live a laid back life that reminds you there is so much more to life than the hustle and bustle back home…

Lions, Elephants, Leopards, and Giraffes Oh My! Exploring the Magnificent Country of Kenya

“Jambo, Jambo Bwana!” is the jovial greeting song your ears will encounter upon arrival in Kenya. Kenya is a country possessing rich tradition and culture. It is home to some of the most heart stopping and breathtaking safaris in the world as well as the Great Migration. With several national…

Breakfast with the Iguanas – Far Side of the World – Magical Galápagos

Once you go, you know, there really is no place like the Galápagos! If I could sum up the Galápagos in one word it would be MAGICAL. With its distinct and friendly wildlife, untouched beaches, and delicious food; you’re in for a slice of paradise. After all…