Going to mix it up with a packing post... As only a part-time traveler, I usually go places for between 4 days and 2 weeks. My destinations really vary, but to give you an idea, recent trips have ranged from Belize, to Cambodia, to Uganda, to Naples, Italy. I've finally … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2014
Hotel Recap: Matachica
I did quite a bit of research before settling on Matachica for our stay on Ambergris Caye. There were a ton of options, and we were looking for something boutique, relatively luxury, small, with easy access to good snorkeling. It ended up being a great choice for us. Matachica … [Read more...]
I’m Trying (Or, an Episode of “I’m a Terrible Compromiser”)
Traveling (and planning travel) with other people is always about compromise (unless you are zombie clones, in which case...awesome...?). A moment of real honesty here: I'm not very good at compromise, at all. Blame it on being an only child, or whatever, I like "my way", and … [Read more...]
Planning The 2014 Summer Trip: Bhutan & Thailand
I really don't know what got into my head, but all of a sudden last fall I really wanted to go to Bhutan. I wanted to go somewhere I couldn't really see myself, I wanted to go somewhere I wouldn't normally think of going. I couldn't get it out of my head, so I stopped … [Read more...]
Footwear for Gorilla Trekking
When we went to Uganda and Rwanda last year, I searched high and low for bloggers who had footwear recommendations for gorilla trekking. There were a few good finds, but there wasn't a ton of suggestions other than "hiking boots". Fair enough...but...I don't own hiking boots. … [Read more...]
