National Geographic airs a fascinating program, “Locked Up Abroad,” that tells tales nightmares are made of: getting locked up while traveling. When I want to feel better about my travels, this is the show I watch. It’s one of those train wrecks of awful, where you want to reach out and shake people for theContinue reading “Dude, don’t get Locked Up Abroad …”
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Daily Wanderlust: Fiskebäckskil, Sweden
It’s about an hour drive from Klädesholmen to the more bustling town of Lysekil in Western Sweden. Along the way, E6 gives way to local roads where rolling green hills with granite cliffs are the norm. Once arriving in Lysekil, it’s easy to just spend time wandering around the center of town. But, for thoseContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Fiskebäckskil, Sweden”
Daily Wanderlust: Marstrand, Sweden
This archipelago in western Sweden is very much like me today. Sleepy. A mid-morning ferry from the mainland to Marstrand has approximately four people on it. Including me. Founded in the 1300s, this quaint island, which comes alive in the summer, is nearly deserted today. Which is a beautiful thing because it lets me goContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Marstrand, Sweden”
The first sign
The blinking red of my Blackberry alerting me to a new e-mail catches my attention as I sit on my couch, only a few days after returning from Red Mountain Resort. I’m still happy. Still blissfully happy. I pull up the e-mail on my phone and scan it quickly. Holy. Shit. It’s from Elephant NatureContinue reading “The first sign”
Daily Wanderlust: Berlin’s Hotel Adlon
The palatial Hotel Adlon, originally built in the early 1900s, was resurrected in the heart of Berlin following WWII (the main portion of the building was damaged in a fire caused by a Soviet soldier during the war). In history, it is known as one of the most famous hotels in Europe between the twoContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Berlin’s Hotel Adlon”
Hello, universe
“Mom!!” I scream into my phone as I drive away from Red Mountain Resort under the sinking Utah sun. “Something has happened!” “Are you OK? What is it? Where are you?” Entirely breathless, I launch into the past two days at Red Mountain. The desperation. The reiki. The shamanic healing. “And now … something isContinue reading “Hello, universe”
Daily Wanderlust: Budapest’s House of Parliament
A majestic city split into two by the Danube River, Budapest’s House of Parliament is one of the most breathtaking sites in the city. The neo-Gothic structure with Byzantine features is located on the shore of the Danube, on the Pest portion of the city. Its giant dome can be seen from numerous spots inContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Budapest’s House of Parliament”
Daily Wanderlust: Formula 1 in Valencia, Spain
There were many things I got to enjoy during my visit to the Valencia region. For one, we ate. A lot. I had the best meal of my life in Alicante. And, we adventured. Or, tried to. I never have great luck with adventures, especially when it comes to sea navigation. We danced in theContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Formula 1 in Valencia, Spain”
Daily Wanderlust: Island paradise in Croatia
Croatia is one of those countries that holds a very special spot in my heart. It’s the place where I opened my mind to others and was enlightened; was witness to the kindness of strangers; met one of the most remarkable women in the world; and was where I learned about love, life and lossContinue reading “Daily Wanderlust: Island paradise in Croatia”
Escape of the Week: Reina Sofia
Located in the heart of Madrid is one of those places you’d be remiss to skip — the palatial Reina Sofia Musuem (Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia). The museum came highly recommend from my art-inclined friends back home. “You can’t miss it,” one said. “It is so breathtaking,” said another. And they wereContinue reading “Escape of the Week: Reina Sofia”
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