writing
October 31, 2021
Let’s keep the travel spirit alive
The virus can stop our travel plans....but not our travel dreams - Rick Steves, NY Times Travel Editor had said that at the height of the pandemic. Despite all…
September 30, 2021
We Can Travel Again
Someone asked me recently, "Do I miss traveling?" And I paused and thought it was a tricky question. I don't miss the lineups at the airport. I don't miss…
September 6, 2015
What Makes Love Last?
I recently discovered a podcast called What Makes Love Last? which captured exactly what I needed to hear at the moment about love, life and relationships.
March 2, 2015
Happy Birthday The Same Sky!
Wow - a year ago this past weekend was my official book launch of The Same Sky, my travel memoir in Tibet and Southeast Asia after a failed relationship.…
January 11, 2015
We discover the most interesting things when we aren’t looking for them
When I think about highlights from 2014, I remember my trip to Buenos Aires. I'm reminded of how the beauty of traveling is in discovering the unknown and…
November 23, 2014
Rest in Peace IYee
One of the saddest moments this year has been my favorite aunt passing away. My "I-Yee" was a rock for us: she was a big sister and best friend to my mom, a…
September 7, 2014
Postcards of Argentina (Part 2)
We were in Argentina to celebrate our 2nd year anniversary and I felt really blessed to be in such an amazing country with my hubby. On our actual anniversary…
August 23, 2014
Postcards of Argentina (Part 1)
When we first arrived in Buenos Aires, Argentina last week, we weren't sure what to expect. Then we discovered the explosion of color in the Boca area famous…
August 16, 2014
If you ever want to treat yourself…take a cooking class in Maine!
I treated myself this month and took a cooking course all the way up in Camden, Maine for a few days. Initially, I was nervous because I wasn't sure if…
August 10, 2014
Eating a Japadog in Vancouver and other food highlights
One of my favorite pastimes when I visit Vancouver is EATING at all my favorite restaurants. I tick off the food on my "to eat" checklist during my limited…