Costa Rica Adventures – Mother Nature Calls
If you’ve been to Costa Rica, you already know — there are so many Costa Rica adventures waiting for you. Here are a few of ours.
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Fishing: Steamboat Lake State Park
Colorado may be a land-locked state, but it offers more than 8,000 miles of rivers and over 2,000 lakes for your angling pleasure. And I’m pretty lucky to live here where I can drop my line mere minutes from my home when fishing in Stagecoach State Park, one of many fishing “holes” in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. […]
Israel, Visit to the Holy Land
A few years ago, I embarked on a once in a lifetime journey to Israel, the Holy Land. Growing up in the Bible Belt of Iowa, the legendary “land of milk and honey” was discussed often as a faraway land, where none of my family, mere farmers, blue collar workers and “gasp” Iowans would ever […]
Travels to New Zealand
Most travelers put New Zealand on their bucket list, and I’m no different. There’s so much to see and do — from ancient Kauri forests, rugged coastlines and the traditions of the Maori on your Travels to New Zealand. Getting to New Zealand is an adventure in itself. My November layovers and the long Air […]
Costa Rica and San Salvador
Just over a year ago, I visited the Guanacaste side of Costa Rica, my 2nd visit to the country, for the Grand Opening of the Riu Guanacaste. That trip was a whirlwind of adventures ranging from wildlife viewing to relaxing at the Riu’s always amazing pool — and so many dancers!
The Big Island Hawaii adventure continues
And so continues my Big Island Hawaii adventure. I think the best way to showcase day two is by pictures, so take a look. First stop is downtown Hilo for kava at the Bayfront Coffee, Kava & Tea. Kava is an age-old herbal drink, beverage of choice for the royal families of the South Pacific. It’s […]
Chiang Mai adventure
Hello all! Dubai day #2 will have to wait…It was a whirlwind day, then night, then boarding another flight for Bangkok, dropping exhausted into bed, only to have to wake early to catch another flight to Chiang Mai. I’ve been so freaking busy, haven’t stopped since landing in Chiang Mai. early morning, late nights. Once […]
Jet Airways – Ticket to Comfort
Recommended Shoes: Cozy Slippers When traveling overseas, my biggest complaint is feeling like a sardine squashed into an airplane seat, usually next to a snoring or loud seatmate. My recent round trip to Brussels was onboard Jet Airways reclining comfortably in its Premier Class. Take a look at me enjoying my Premier class pod — […]
Austin — Driskill Hotel + more
Just hanging out at Driskill Hotel in Austin, on a pre-trip before heading back to Houston for the SATW convention. Arrived yesterday by 3-hour chartered bus from Houston (wouldn’t suggest it!!). From Driskill’s web site: “Built in 1886 as the showplace of cattle baron Jesse Driskill, The Driskill remains a landmark of Texas hospitality. As […]