First, let it be known that I do not consider myself a photographer. I have the good fortune to travel to some pretty amazing destinations. True. And when I point my camera, sometimes I can capture some nice images. But I would say that many times, I’m just lucky. I think I can razzle dazzle Read More…
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Volcanoes on Hawaii Island ~ Photo of the Day
I know it’s all grainy and such, but you have to trust me how absolutely cool it is to see the glow at night coming from the Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. This is viewable from the overlook at the Jaggar Museum, just a short drive from the park’s entrance. During the Read More…
What Sort of Adventure Gal are You?
International Women’s Day is March 8th. In honor of we adventuring wanderlusters, this month, the folks over at Intrepid Travel are giving you a chance to get 15% off of one of their tours just by taking their Adventure Girl Quiz. It’s super easy and really quite clever how this is all laid out. Just Read More…
2011 WanderWomen Write Contest Winners Announced!
There were more than 350 stories submitted this year for the 4th annual WanderWomen Write Travel Writing Contest. First, a big shout out to Nancy Mueller, our resident WanderBoomer blogger, who put her editing expertise to work and was responsible for reading all of the stories and sorting them before the cream of the crop Read More…
Best of Hawaii – Photo of the Day
Maybe it’s because it’s February and I’m in Seattle. Maybe it’s because I’ve had a couple of invitations to visit Hawaii in the last couple of weeks. Whatever the reason, my mind has been drifting off to the islands. At night, as I lull myself to sleep, I’ve been designing our dream house in Hawaii. Read More…
New Beginnings ~ 2012
I love new beginnings. First of the month? Great Day. Mondays? Not so bad, really. January 1st? Fantastic. To start things off on the right foot, it’s a tradition for Jon and I to go out to eat on New Year’s Eve. Notebook in hand, we make plans for the new year. We spend a Read More…
West Seattle Christmas Lights
If you live in or around Seattle, here’s a must-see Christmas light display this holiday season. The Helmstetlers live just a couple of blocks from us so we have the opportunity to drive by their home each year for this brilliant creation that’s by their friend, Jim Winder. When you stop by, bring some canned Read More…
Photo of the Day: Zambia
I’ve never been to Zambia and, like so many countries that I’ve never visited, I don’t know a lot about it. But Zambia IS the country in which Passports with Purpose will build 2 libraries. If you’re like me and don’t know much, take this little educational tour with me: Fast Facts: Official language is Read More…
We’re Hiring!
Updated 2/15/13 Website Content and Blogger Manager We’re growing (again) and are now seeking an experienced content and blogger manager for Wanderlust and Lipstick. This is not a writing or editing position (though those skills will come in handy). This is a position that will help strategically bring the website to the next level, as Read More…
Sunset on the Kohala Coast, Big Island – Photo of the Day
I remember the first time I ever saw the sun set over the ocean. I had traveled from New Jersey to San Diego during a 3-month trip to see the country. Watching the sun drop below the water, I wanted to clap. That was 25 years ago. But seeing a setting sun still makes me Read More…