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Uganda: A Traveler’s First Embrace
When I shared with friends that I had an upcoming trip to Uganda planned in the fall of 2018, the number one inquiry was, “Where is that?” followed by a somewhat snarky “Is it safe?” In all fairness to them, the media tends to cover bad news much more diligently than good news and then …
Cuba’s Rich Backdrop: A Photo Essay
I adored my photography class junior and senior years of high school. What made the experience so incredible? Perhaps it was my quintessentially cool teacher, Mr. Colombe (insert high school girl crush here). Perhaps it was the hours of darkroom freedom I was granted to experiment with this art form. Regardless of the reasons, it …
Cuba: Dispelling Misconceptions for USA Travelers
I recently returned from a 5-day self-guided trip to Cuba covering Havana – the capital, and Viñales – in the countryside. We stayed at a “casa particular” which we found through Airbnb. Casa particulars are apartments or rooms with bath owned by local Cubans and rented out to visitors. Our accommodations consisted of a clean, completely …
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My Safety Precautions for a Woman Traveling Alone Internationally
I have done a few stupid things traveling around the world. Not that I am a naïve traveler or that trouble necessarily finds me. Some events are unavoidable. And others? Well, they were simply stupid, or not researched thoroughly. There is that old saying that God takes care of fools, drunks, and children (or something …
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My Top 10 Favorite Places in the World
I’m fortunate and extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to explore a significant amount of the world in my lifetime thus far; having been to all six habitable continents. People will often ask me where my top 10 favorite places are in the world. Anyone who is a traveler would understand it is ultimately …
The Orphan Who Changed my Life: Monday Musings
I volunteer for a foundation that helps orphans in India called The Miracle Foundation. I have been going to India since 2005 on “ambassador” trips to work as a volunteer at various orphanages for a week or so. We have varied targeted projects when we are there. Usually we are a group or 10-12, mostly …
Living the Life…Monday Musings, Sept 2016
I was recently in Cody, Wyoming. A small town of approximately 10,000 people in the NW corner of the state near Yellowstone National Park. The city was founded by Buffalo Bill Cody at the turn of the century BEFORE last. I met a local at the lively Irma Hotel Saloon (yes, apparently bars are still …