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Surf Divas
“Diva is a female version of a hustla…” I could not get the Beyonce song out of my head as I lay belly down on the nine-foot red foam board awaiting the lift of a wave. The mid-day sun rested high above the gently swaying palm trees that lined the dreamy California coastline. La Jolla’s […]
Fire Jumping – Chaharshanbeh Souri
My mom taught me not to play with fire, but she never said I could not jump over it. So when my Persian friend invited me to go fire jumping, I said…WHY NOT?! March 16th was Chaharshanbeh Souri, an ancient Zoroastrian tradition celebrated annually the Tuesday night preceding the Spring Equinox and the beginning of […]
AFAR
A new travel magazine recently launched in San Francisco. AFAR is a different kind of travel magazine that guides and inspires those who travel the world seeking to connect with its people, experience their cultures, and understand their perspectives. “Through my travels, I have learned that it is not the physical surroundings or the iconic […]
Where the Hell is Matt?
Matt may be a bad dancer but he is a clever one.Where the Hell is Matt?I found this video to be very moving and I am inspired to come up with a creative way to fund future travels! There are so many places that I have not visited, so many cultures I need to experience, […]
Van-Tastic Adventures
A chance to go back down under? The wanderlust in me reckons that would be FAN-VAN-TASTIC!!! Nicole and I have applied for the Van-Tastic Adventures contest sponsored by World Nomads Travel Insurance. CHECK OUT OUR FANTASTIC VAN-TASTIC VIDEO! Also, you can vote for our video through this link under the discussion tab. VOTE FOR OUR […]
How can I get paid to travel???
This is the question I ask myself each day as I search for an escape from the confines of my cubicle. After being blessed with the freedom to travel the world for a year, going back to the 9-5 has been about as much fun for as watching FOX News on a Friday night with […]
How can I help?
In the wake of the recent disaster in Haiti, we have all wondered…what can I do to help? Aside from making a small donation, most people do not feel empowered to do more when disaster strikes and are content in letting the Bill Gates and Warren Buffets of the world take the lead in philanthropic […]
Going Rouge: Sarah Palin An American Nightmare
If I were to buy a book about Sarah Palin it would be Going Rouge: Sarah Palin An American Nightmare, as the title reflects my sentiment toward the vice presidential candidate. A parody of Palin’s memoir, the book is comprised of essays from various publications and bloggers that take a harsh look at Palin’s verbal […]
Buddhist Chants
Last week I decided to drop into the San Francisco Buddhist Center, where I have attended meditation classes in the past. I was excited to learn that a class was just starting as it was Sangha Night (Sangha is the Buddhist word for spiritual community). The class started of a 25 minute group meditation followed […]
Reconnecting in The Hague
The Hague (Den Haag) is the Netherland’s seat of government and residence of the royal family though the capital city is Amsterdam. It’s the third-largest city in the country and the capital of the province of South Holland. It is also home to Sabrina, a new friend whom I met at Surf Camp in Australia. […]
In Bruges
While in Belgium we took a day trip to Bruges. Similar to Amsterdam, Bruges is canal-based. A very beautiful and picturesque little town..quaint with cobbled streets, canals, a large town square with amazing architecture styles of buildings all steeped in history. Roaming through the streets one feels as if you have stepped back in time. […]
Antwerp: Big girl (you are beautiful)
Several people had told us to check out the city of Antwerp while we were in Belgium. We spent a few days in the city one of which was a national holiday and as a result the town was lively with an outdoor concert and cafes full of people having a good time. Rubens’ House […]