Jan 21, 2012

I love traveling during the fall season for many reasons.  The air feels cool and crisp.  Perfect all day walking, stomping and exploring weather.  The change in colors gives depth to the visual palette.   And the anticipation of setting a date so far out in the year, and the delicious feeling when you finally take that trip.   I savor those...

Feb 8, 2011

It’s my favorite song. And that is why for years I never ever questioned that the famous “Hotel California” in Todos Santos was in fact the very same one that the Eagles made famous. And after 14 years of visiting Cabo…I finally made the…errr… pilgrimage to this famous hotel in the middle of the Baja Desert. I found myself in...

Feb 8, 2011

During our vacation in the Philippines, we had the opportunity to check out Dapitan, which is just on the other island next to Dipolog.  Dapitan is a sleepy fishing town famous for having been where Filipino national hero – Jose Rizal spent four years in exhile. We were meeting my cousins for lunch – and passed the time away watching life pass us...

Jul 28, 2010

I have just returned from 10 days and 9 nights in Hawaii.  Three islands, Maui, Kauai and Kona.  Each are very special in their own way.   I did it all.  Saw the sunrise over Haleakala.  Smelled a Silversword flower (blooms around year 50 and dies); Swam with Manta Rays; Helicopter tour over Lava; Snorkeling in the best beaches; Hilo Icecream; Rope swing...

Nov 27, 2009

5 reasons why we went to Old Town Square every day we were in Prague. 5 – It was close to our hotel. 4 – There was a lot of sights to see. 3 – They had the best vendor food right in the middle of the square.  Bacon and potatos, sausages, potato pancakes..and ham sandwiches. 2 – There was always a gelato stand somewhere nearby. 1 –...