As you likely know, I have an affinity for indigenous cultures. When I saw this video about Jimmy Nelson, I knew it deserved some exposure. Jimmy’s a photographer who has documented 29 tribes around the world. Indigenous tribes that are potentially on the verge of extinction — hence the title of his website, book and Read More…
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Unique Seattle Hotels
I’m usually ready for a staycation around this time of year. I’m yearning to unplug but not go too far away from home. I want someplace where I can relax but I don’t want to get stressed about all the packing that comes with a getaway that’s longer than a weekend or far from home. Read More…
Adventures in New Orleans Food
It was more than 20 years since I’d been to New Orleans. For years I attended either Mardi Gras or Jazzfest but stopped when I moved to Seattle and my travel trajectory sent me traveling to Asia. I had wanted to go after Hurricane Katrina but personal circumstances and bad timing prevented that. It was Read More…
Photo of the Day ~ Seattle Sunset
I traveled A LOT earlier this year, having been abroad for most of March – May and then running domestic tours in June. I therefore made a conscious decision to stick around Seattle for the summer (and the fall, too). I lucked out because this summer we had the most amazing weather, better than we’ve Read More…
Thailand and Laos Hill Tribe Tour Announced
Many women over the years have requested that I do a tour to Thailand. I’ve resisted because, frankly, (to me) Thailand isn’t a super difficult place in which to travel. The people are delightful, there are many hotel and restaurant options, and there’s often someone nearby who can speak English if you get lost, stuck, Read More…
Vietnam and Cambodia Women-only Tour Nearly Full!
If you’ve been considering whether or not to join the Vietnam and Cambodia Women-only tour in March, you should know that the tour is nearly sold out! I know, it’s early, but you gotta make a decision soon if you’re thinking of joining this one. Here are just some of the highlights for this tour: Read More…
Photo Tour of Indian Food
Sad to admit it but it’s been a few years since I’ve been to India. Working on the details for next fall’s North India Culinary Tour, however, did two things for me. First, it sparked a really strong desire for me to return. And second, it made me really crave the fantastic flavors of the Read More…
Snowman Trek in Bhutan Announced
If you’ve been keeping up with me on Facebook (and if you haven’t, why not?), you know that I’ve been doing P90X. Five weeks ago, I didn’t even know what P90X was (I don’t watch TV so have never seen their infomercials). It wasn’t until Monica, one of the gals on our Seattle Culinary Tour, Read More…
Diane’s Market Kitchen ~ Seattle Culinary Tour
As part of our Seattle Culinary Tour, we had a cooking class/demonstration at Diane’s Market Kitchen. What a hoot! The class is about so much more than the food as Diane is one spunky lady with wonderful stories to tell and great life lessons to teach. (Take her class and you’ll see for yourself.) The Read More…
What I Learned on the Seattle Culinary Tour
I joke that having grown up with three brothers, running women-only tours is like being around a group of sisters I never had. And there’s always something fun to learn from them (like what a muffin top is and what Spanx are – seriously things I learned about recently from my tour peeps). On this Read More…