My "Sands of Adventure" jar number two has finally been filled after a couple of years of collecting since number one was filled. Jar one features 17 different areas of sand, and jar two features 10 more. I did make these layers thicker than the first jar to better show off the differences, so I still have six locations unused waiting to start in on number three. I'm looking forward to new adventures in 2020 to help fill the next jar. I love seeing and feeling the color and textural differences of sand from all around this beautiful world.
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Lego Fun from Down Under
As the snow falls outside, I'm having fun inside thinking back on my outback adventure during 2019, while building my Sydney Lego set, and pondering 2020 adventures to come.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Expedition cruising is an absolutely incredible way to truly experience a destination!
If you are intrigued by expedition-style cruising, ask me about Hurtigruten's Black Friday Sale! Once this sale starts tomorrow, cabins will sell out quickly! 35%-50% off on select 2020 voyages to Antarctica, Svalbard, Norway, Greenland, Iceland, Alaska, and more. Expedition cruising is an absolutely incredible way to truly experience these destinations.
Send me a message, call, or visit my Hurtigruten page to submit your request.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Australia is the #1 Apirational Destination for 2020
This was an incredible adventure that I got to enjoy while Down Under last month. I'd love to help you enjoy it as well. Australia is the #1 aspirational destination for 2020 according to Travel + Leisure. If you haven't been Down Under yet, as an Aussie Specialist, let me help make your Aussie Holiday dreams come true. Reach out and let's chat.
Friday, November 15, 2019
Suggested Itinerary: HOLY LAND
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Alaska's 2021 Cruise Season is NOW OPEN!
The Alaska 2021 season has now opened with a few cruise lines and will be opening and others will follow suit very soon. If Alaska is high on your bucket list, let's talk. There's still availability for 2020, but now is the best time to get the best room locations on ships, and lock in the best pricing for 2021. Put your deposit down, and then have many months to take care of the balance. Plus if you'd like to lead a group to Alaska, now's the best time to lock in group space as well. Adventuring together with friends and family is a fantastic way to travel!
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Ready to Plan a Ski Adventure?
Ski season is just about here. There are some great offers on some great resorts ready for you to book before December 15th. Who wants to get their ski vacation on the calendar? A ski vacation is a great choice, and we would love to help you plan it. Learn more on our Snow Ski Adventures page.
Monday, November 4, 2019
Give the Gift of Experiences Instead of Stuff
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Suggested Itinerary: IRISH ADVENTURE - October 2020
Monday, October 28, 2019
Ready to Plan a Down Under Adventure?
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Suggested Itinerary: Western Australia's THE KIMBERLEY Region
The Kimberley awaits!
Monday, October 21, 2019
I'm exhausted. Take Two Will Hopefully Work
Take two! Hopefully, this one actually works this time. It's been eventful, to be sure. After last night's fun, the flight pair I was moved to that would have taken me to Tampa, and then to Indy, changed this morning. The Tampa to IND flight was canceled at about 5:30 this morning! Sigh. Back to the counter. Sweet and polite once more, and the nice lady found me a canceled seat on the 10:50 am flight which is nonstop and was not there last night! But then the flight was delayed due to weather in Houston, causing the plane to arrive late in Denver. But I'm on the plane now waiting to leave. Pray, I get home with no more issues. I love Southwest, but again...none of us control the weather! Gotta roll with the punches, and just smile. Blessed are the flexible, for they won't get bent out of shape... but I don't want to set foot in an airport for a little bit. The overnight in Denver did more of a number on my body than the flights to/from Sydney. I'm exhausted. Going to sleep well tonight.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
All Good Adventures Must End - Returning to the US from Down Under
I had a window seat on the way back from Australia and enjoyed watching the view. As we worked our way to LAX, I snapped a photo and grabbed a screenshot of the map as I found it fun to see how after flying into total darkness, somewhere east and north of New Zealand, the light began to creep in somewhere east and south of Hawaii until the city lights of LA began to really illuminate the morning sky.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Time to Say Farewell...for Now!
Our chariot is here, ready for the nice, long flight home. See you all tomorrow (though for us it'll be a repeat of today! ). ADVENTURE!
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Scheduling an Overnight Stay in Sydney But NOT Going to the Harbor? I Think Not!
Seeing Sydney was not part of our scheduled agenda, just dinner upon arrival...but this adventurer led the rebellion. Our hotel was an airport hotel and just a short drive to Circular Quay, and most of us had not been to Sydney before. We HAD to see the Opera House and the bridge at the very least! Most of our group made the quick trip and it was awesome!!
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
At Home or Abroad, I Can Definitely Make Fire with Sticks!
Another favorite of this adventure came at the Aboriginal Culture center when I made
Top Didj Cultural Experience & Art Gallery - What an Incredible Part of the Trip!
Friday, October 4, 2019
Happy 49th to Me as I Spend the Day at the Happiest Place on Earth!
My 49th at Disneyland
As a kid, I always began my day in the park in this space, and then worked my way around. Today I'm headed to a whole new world to start my grand circle tour of this amazing place. Going to get my Han Solo fix and see the Millennium Falcon first.
Single Rider plus right at opening means on the second flight of the morning! That was an awesome experience. I will be doing this one again later!
I've popped across the esplanade to Disney California Adventure and am now just hanging out with my favorite visionary dreamer and the Mouse. I love how this statue is accessible and makes for a great photo spot, unlike the more famous Partners statue in the hub over at Disneyland which is in the center of a large planter and completely inaccessible to guests. I got a similar photo to this one though when we got to visit the Walt Disney Studios for an awesome tour a couple of years ago, as the Partners statue found there is completely accessible in the Courtyard, just as this Dreamers statue is at DCA.
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Friday, January 13, 2017
Goals for 2017
One of my goals for 2017 includes visiting four new countries. In just 3 weeks I get to enjoy a great new adventure and knock that goal down by one. I'm so excited! Where oh where will I go this time?