Tangier: A Visual Feast

December 27th, 2020 Today we begin our virtual visit to Morocco with a post I wrote in 2018. We visited the northern part of the country in May of 2017, after spending time in Portugal and Spain. Viewing these photos again now lights the fire within me. Morocco has such depth and beauty, from the medinas to the countryside. This

Christmas Postcards

December 20th, 2020 Following yesterday’s post from Germany, today I’m sharing a handful of Christmas “postcards” from around the world. Being home for the holidays is always a heartfelt experience of family traditions and togetherness, but being away from home can introduce you to new rituals, friends and ways to celebrate. Even in countries and cultures that don’t celebrate Christmas,

Rhine River View from the Train

December 14th, 2020 Toto, we’re not in the Grand Canyon anymore. After yesterday’s pictorial, we’ve flown east on the magic carpet to Germany, where we’re on the train following the Rhine River to our next destination. When J and I were here in 2018, we chose this route on a whim. Originally headed to Heidelberg, we decided mid-ride to change

Sacred Mountain Sanctuary

November 18th, 2020 After yesterday’s stop in Lombok, we’ve taken the ferry to Padang Bai Port on the island of Bali. From there, we’ve journeyed into the terraced hillsides at the foot of Gunung Agung, where we’re checking into Sacred Mountain Sanctuary. Villa 207 is a two-story bamboo hut with outdoor bath and plunge pool. From the upstairs balcony, the

Condors at Navajo Bridge

October 11th, 2020 We departed the Grand Canyon today, intending to head to Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon but with tribal lands closed until January we had to change course. No problem! We’ll save these experiences for later. Instead, we diverted to Lake Powell where we inquired about camping with a mere three minutes to spare before closing and ended

Tainan Collage

August 21st, 2020 Today, a handful of images from around Tainan and Anping District in southern Taiwan. With so many temples and lanes to explore, this area deserves at least a day or two of wandering. Anping is home to Taiwan’s oldest street. Tomorrow, we’ll venture into Taipei and up to the top of the city’s tallest building. Until then,

Now Boarding

August 15th, 2020 Today we’re back on the magic carpet heading northwest to … Taiwan! Often overshadowed by its biggest neighbor, Taiwan has a life of its own packed full of history, beauty, nature and food! I’ve never been anywhere where the night markets are such a centerpiece of the culinary and social scenes (in pre-pandemic times, of course). The

Repost of the Day: Oamaru, New Zealand

August 14th, 2020 After the beach break on our first day in New Zealand, we’ve come full circle back to Oamaru on the east coast of the South Island. Oamaru is a town filled with artists, studios, creativity and steampunk culture. Have a look around and take a ride in the Kaleidomachine! Tomorrow we’re saying goodbye to New Zealand and