When I was a young backpacker, I probably missed experiencing a lot of sights. My goal was to see how far I could get my dollars to stretch, so my money went toward accommodations and food – the basics. I chose local (often uncomfortable) buses over more expensive trains. I stayed in hotels as cheap Read More…
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Norwegian Woods ~ Photo of the Day
A couple of years ago, I was invited to Norway to attend A Christmas Concert in Norway and also the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony (and Concert) in Oslo. What an opportunity, eh? Yes, the Concert at Vang Church in Hamar was lovely. The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony humbling (it was the year that Liu Xiaobo Read More…
Wrapping Up End of Year – PwP, Contests, Survey
This is a busy end of the year for us here at Wanderlust and Lipstick and, in some ways, I feel like it’s a race to the finish line. Rather than pushing out several posts on individual topics, I thought I’d give you a little roundup on what’s happenin’. First and foremost… we wrapped up Read More…
Hotel Holiday Happy Hours in Seattle
The holiday season is fast approaching (actually, much to my chagrin, it’s here) and many people are looking for a place to celebrate and share some cheer with friends, family and coworkers. Around this time of year, I look for happy hours where I can gather with a small group. I have found that often, Read More…
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Aunt Sally
By the time my 11 hour flight to Seoul landed, I had several messages from family members with the news that Aunt Sally (my mother-in-law’s sister) had passed away in a motorcycle accident. My reaction was typical – shock, disbelief, sadness and guilt for not being able to be with Jon’s family. Having found out Read More…
Italian-style Thin Crust Pizza Recipe
Before I can give you the recipe for my now perfected pizza, I have to first give a nod to the folks at Walks of Italy. At the end of a half-day tour of Rome earlier this year, we took a pizza making class by a master pizza maker at his restaurant. You might already Read More…
Eric Vokel Apartments in Barcelona
The worst thing about having a really nice apartment rental when you’re on vacation is that you’re caught between not wanting to leave and the strong desire to see as much at your destination as possible. That’s what happened to Jon and I when were hosted by the Eric Vokel Apartments in Barcelona during our Read More…
Hawaii Travel Writing Contest Winners
The Hawaii Travel Writing Contest was the first time we ran a niche-focused competition. All the stories had to have taken place on or been about one of the Hawaii islands.The contest was also open to women and men. We weren’t sure of the response. Would anyone submit? Would the stories be high quality? Would Read More…
Gaudi’s Top Buildings in Barcelona
You see Sagrada Familia from the outside and it looks moderately impressive. It’s when you step inside and crane your neck upward that your jaw drops. The absolute immensity of this building is beyond the scope of any normal human being and it’s understandable why it has been 140 years in the making (it’s not Read More…
