If you were looking for a relatively inexpensive, highly entertaining, clean, uncrowded, friendly and relatively safe place to vacation, you would probably not think to look for it in sub-Saharan Africa. To our surprise, we found all these things, and more, in Botswana. Nestled quietly among its … [Read more...]
Video: Stockholm Candy Stores
January 8, 2012 By
Everyone who knows me know that when I go to Stockholm, I go on a sugar binge. Stockholm's candy stores are like no other. And, it's no secret that I'm addicted. I don't try to hide; I wallow in it. :D Following is a video of my favorite GodisCenter (candy store) located in Hötorget metro … [Read more...]
Things To Do On The Big Island
January 5, 2012 By
Circumnavigate The Island Pack a lunch, grab some refreshments, and hit the road. The Big Island is really the only island among the Hawaiian Islands in which you can really put the pedal to the metal. This road trip is an excellent way to spend the day. Starting out in Kailua-Kona or Waikoloa … [Read more...]
My 2011 Travel Year In Review
December 29, 2011 By
2011 has been an awesome year for travel. I left Saudi Arabia for San Diego on December 24th to spend the Christmas holiday with my family in San Diego. What started out as a six week visit turned in to a six month West Coast holiday. When I add that to my impromptu trip to Stockholm and another … [Read more...]
Photo Tour: Akaka Falls, Hawaii
September 14, 2011 By
Cascading waterfalls, lush tropical vegetation, fragrant flowers, huge ferns and towering bamboo trees. This is what I found on my half mile leisurely stroll through Akaka Falls State Park. A place with this type of description is bound to have plenty of photo opportunities. Therefore, I will let … [Read more...]
Remembering Cancun
September 12, 2011 By
This was a short vacation break. We had no plans other than to get away from work and the rain, rain, and mo' rain in Seattle. For four days we resided at the Fiesta Americana in Cancun, Mexico with a view of the Caribbean from our balcony. I can't remember a lot of the day to day … [Read more...]
Embrace The Detours: Kolekole State Park, Hawaii
September 8, 2011 By
We discovered it by accident. We were on a road trip going from Waikoloa to Hilo on Highway 19 and had loaded the car down with freshly made organic salads, fruit, fruit juices, water, and some candy munchies from the pit stop made earlier at a naturals foods market in Waimea. Highway 19, along the … [Read more...]
Video: Black Chick in Saudi: My Abaya
August 6, 2011 By
This is a video about me shopping for an Abaya in Saudi Arabia. You can read the entire story here: Black Chick in Saudi The thing is, most "western" women (who aren't Muslim) who move to Saudi Arabia, has to get used to the concept of the abaya. I think the reason for this is that it represents … [Read more...]
Chill Out at the IceBar Stockholm
August 4, 2011 By
Don't you just have to go to an ice bar if you're in Sweden? It's like a law or Stockholm 101 or something. Once known "Absolut Ice Bar," it is now 'IceBar Stockholm' by the IceHotel. However, none of this makes it any less fabulous. It's still the world's first permanent ice bar, made from 100% … [Read more...]
5 Things I Love About Stockholm
August 1, 2011 By
Stockholm is the first European city that I visited. In fact, I got my first passport, in 1997, to take that trip. I love this city. It's one of my favorite European capitals. There are quite a few reasons why I love Stockholm, and why I keep going back. I've decided to share just a few of them. In … [Read more...]