A political crisis, a volcano and extreme drought
It almost seems like we are looking for trouble. We starting our travel year in Barcelona during the run up to the Catalonia separatist vote, just after the terrorist attacks in August. 2017 was quite a year for the city. Once
Asia is great, when not sleep deprived
"Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night." -William Blake I was lucky enough to experience Asia for the first time when I was just 24 years old. I was so excited
Detourism and other new word suggestions
When your life takes a wholly unanticipated change and you must rethink and redefine what your life will be. A new word submitted to Collins Dictionary, pending approval. Another one - crafternoon which means, An afternoon spent (or specifically set aside
I like being first at the gate
For some people being first at the gate means you have arrived super early and will suffer a long wait for your flight. True. But there is something nice about sitting in the quiet area of the airport with no
My heroine’s journey, a road less travelled
It is a long car ride from Kuta to Ubud. While the threat of a volcanic eruption at Mt. Agung has reportedly reduced the number of tourists in Bali, the traffic does not bear witness to the lost numbers. I
Do you answer yes, when someone asks if you are well?
In truth, I can’t remember the last time someone asked me that question. I probably get asked most often, the same question I pose as a general inquiry - ‘how are you?’ As a polite person, I know the expected
Living in stress, moving to relaxation, looking for ikigai
There is an interesting phenomenon of human behavior which I have witnessed with a new sense of clarity since traveling to Bali. It is not unique to this part of the world. I saw it in Baja California Sur every
Start by taking a few steps in their shoes, let alone walking a mile
“Economic growth without social progress lets the great majority of the people remain in poverty, while a privileged few reap the benefits of rising abundance.” — John F. Kennedy As we continue our travels, what comes to light, particularly in south-east
SMART goals and New Years resolutions, why bother?
As we kick off a new year, many people will have made a list of new years resolutions in the wake of the calendar turning over. While this may be an admirable thing to do, it is also a strange