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 OMG! An OVEN in Asia!! I love my big kitchen in Asia and let me tell you that big kitchens are very rare in Asia I love my big kitchen in Asia and let me tell you that big kitchens are VERY rare in Asia and an oven is non existent in most apartments and homes. Most kitchens are tiny as street... (more...)

Be honest, have you ever heard of Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda? I hadn’t, which in retrospect is rather surprising given it’s the largest high altitude montane forest in East and Central Africa.  Even more impressive to me, it’s also home to an incredible 13 species of primate –... (more...)

Rising above the island of Maui is the gentle giant, Haleakala Volcano. Standing at 10,023 feet (3,055 m) above sea level, it covers almost 75% of the island. While it’s no longer active, it remains a sacred spot for the native Hawaiians, and one of the most visited sights on Maui. According to... (more...)

I’m long overdue for a latest news and work updates post. Been busy on many fronts but more importantly, I’ve been prioritizing my workload and inching closer to a more balanced work <-> family time ratio.Image BankAs you may have noticed, I’ve been sharing a lot more postcard photos... (more...)

You can click on the photo for more options or view more Cherry blossom photographs over on Slow Travel Stockholm.Have you seen cherry blossoms this season? Please share links to your photos below.  Read More →

Learning Spanish in SpainIs immersion the easiest way to learn a language? Raising a bilingual or trilingual kid with travel can Is immersion the easiest way to learn a language? Raising a bilingual or trilingual kid with travel can  greatly help the process. I've written a series on how to raise... (more...)

View of Vianden Castle from Vianden, the starting point for my hike. You know it’s going to be a good day of hiking when your trail includes a visit to Luxembourg’s most famous castle and a jaunt into Germany.  I love my two peak hiking days, but a two country hiking day?  This would be... (more...)

Shot of the amazing Ann Lombardi of The Trip Chicks making a quick stop as we rode through the desert towards Al Qusayr.You can click on the photo for more options or view more photographs from Egypt in my image bank. I’m still loading hundreds of photos so it’s an incomplete set right now.Have... (more...)