Food, Travel

Istanbul Is a Turkish Delight

Mouths watering, we hopped on a ferry back to the other side of the bay and bid farewell to Gem before changing for dinner ...

26 Years - The World A to Z, Travel, Wine/Cocktails

“X” Ends With Bordeaux

We weren’t typical tourists ... on this trip. This trip showcased the culmination of many lessons learned in our previous travels.

26 Years - The World A to Z

“X” is For Xixerella

As I approach the end of this 26-year journey, I find choosing a destination becomes more and more difficult. After all, one of my two rules was to go somewhere I’ve never been before. To be fair, there’s a whole lot of the world I still want to see, but I have found places I… Continue reading “X” is For Xixerella

Arizona, Travel

A Haunting Stroll in Scottsdale

Imagine my surprise when US Ghost Adventures sent me an email and asked me to review one of their tours. A quick visit to their website revealed choices across the nation … including half a dozen in the Phoenix area! I hesitated. My blog is neither commercial nor sponsored in any way, so this would… Continue reading A Haunting Stroll in Scottsdale

Musings, Travel, Wine/Cocktails

Room With a View

... we “found peace in the cacophony of stimuli.” Such are the thoughts from which blogs are born …

Musings

Another Trip to Anywhere

Somewhere in my soul beats the heart of a true nomad. I am never more at peace than when I travel. Sipping a beverage at thirty-thousand feet, feeling the clickety-clack of the wheels of a train on the tracks beneath me, watching the world change from majestic country or mountain views to cityscapes and traffic… Continue reading Another Trip to Anywhere

Musings, Travel

One Particular Harbor

... I wondered where our particular harbor is - that one place where you go that feels safe and protected from external forces and allows a relaxed, easy pace for getting away from everyday life. 

Gratitude and Joy, Musings

Faith

I believe that all the world’s religions have similar, nearly identical even, basic tenets: Treat others as you want to be treated being the fundamental cornerstone.

Musings, Travel

Chasing Dreams

Setting your sights just out of reach keeps you pushing yourself a little more; reaching a little farther.

Musings

Musing: Is It Worth It?

We can’t do it all the time. But when we have a little extra or find a way to save up, we splurge on ourselves.