Hopefully by now you know I’m leaving for Bhutan in September to do the Snowman Trek. In brief, the Snowman Trek is a 220 mile, 25-day hike in the Himalayas. At times we’ll be at over 18,000 feet and, during the trek, we’ll be going over numerous passes above 16,000 feet. It’s said that more Read More…
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Going to Seattle? Here’s Where to Eat
Visiting Seattle? Having just had our culinary tour in my wonderful city, I thought I’d share some of the best dining spots in the city so you can live vicariously through our taste buds. Probably the highlight of our tour this year was brunch at the Whale Wins. This award winning restaurant in the Fremont Read More…
Going to Santa Fe? Here’s Where to Eat
We just wrapped up our Santa Fe Culinary Tour for this year (you can probably hear the buttons popping on my pants). This is one big culinary town so it’s hard to nail down a short list of where to eat in Santa Fe. But, here’s a start for some places you don’t want to Read More…
Going to New Orleans? Here’s Where to Eat
I don’t even know where to start when I think about all the food I consumed during our four-day culinary tour to New Orleans. On the one hand, four days is not enough because there’s so much to sample. But on the other hand, four days is almost too much when you consider all the Read More…
Best Hotel Ever… in Bali
In April, I was in Bali researching a tour we’re going to run in September, 2015. I’m still working on details for that but in the meantime, I couldn’t resist telling you about what I believe is the most beautiful hotel I’ve stayed in. Ever. Located in Nusa Dua on the southeastern part of Bali, Read More…
Bhutan. Haven’t Been? Allow Me to Entice You…
It’s kinda hard to go to the Land of Gross National Happiness and not have a good time. The people are kind, humorous, generous and steeped in ancient traditions and culture. Interestingly enough, there are usually lots of tears, too, (good ones, of course) because there’s something about the purity of Bhutan that makes one Read More…
XShot to Sponsor the Snowman Trek!
Hopefully by now you’ve heard me talk about the Snowman Trek in Bhutan. That’s a little 25-day adventure, OK, a freaking EPIC 25-day adventure that I’m embarking on in September. Yup, 25 days in the Himalayas. Sleeping in a tent. At altitudes as high as 18,000+ feet. But with views like this every day! I Read More…
Book a 2014 Bhutan Tour ~ Save 5%
I admit it. The first time someone mentioned Bhutan to me, I had to Google it. I had no idea where it was located. Shortly thereafter, I was leading a tour to the Kingdom. Most people to whom I mention Bhutan, have the same puzzled look that I once had. But with visits from Oprah, Read More…
Join me for the Bhutan Paro Festival!
I truuuuly love Bhutan and its people. It’s a magical destination where very special things happen. For example, during several of tours we’ve run into the royal family, including one where we met and spoke with the King and Queen (the day after their wedding, no less!). Hiking to Tiger’s Nest often brings tears to Read More…
New Orleans Culinary Tour Announced
Squeal! That’s me just thinking about going back down to New Orleans for our inaugural Culinary Tour. For those who have been to NOLA, you know why I’m so excited. It’s a place that, when I mention the tour to people, their faces light up. If you haven’t been, you’ve likely heard enough to know Read More…