Memory Lane
Check out some of my latest adventures.....
Be sure to read the breakdown of my entire trip; from air travel and transfers to hotels and buses, trains and private cars. I offer tips on the various services and even give you some insights on where to stay and why! Oh, and I specialize on where to find great hangouts to meet locals and other travelers. Hint: Local bartenders always give the best travel advice.
Prague to Venice included: Prague, Slovakia (Bratislava), Budapest, Vienna, Slovenia (Lake Bled) and Venice, Italy.
South Pacific & New Zealand included: Tahiti, Tonga , Bay of Islands, and the entire 2 islands of New Zealand, featuring my favorite destination...Queenstown.
The Amazon included: A visit to Manaus, Amazonas and a private exploration of the Amazon Jungle, cruising the Amazon River, a visit to an indigenous village on the Amazon, Devil's Island and some R&R in Barbados
Upcoming Travels
FOR ADVENTUROUS PEOPLE
Check back because I will be reporting on some upcoming exciting destinations.
December 2016: I'm checking off a "bucket list" item...I'm heading to Tahiti to stay in an overwater bungalow. Sure hope they are as amazing as they look! Then, onto a Crystal Cruise of the South Pacific; Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji and Bay of Islands, New Zealand with a few days sailing in between. Then, off to a 10-day drive through the North & South Islands of New Zealand (one of my favorite countries.) Christmas Eve and Christmas are going to be special.
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Spring 2017: Another "bucket list" item...I will be visiting Lake Januari in Brazil. The exploration of the beginning waters for the Amazon River in this stunning lake, witnessing the meeting of waters and the giant lily pads will be pretty amazing, in itself. But then, I'm off for a Crystal Cruise on the Amazon. With a few stops in Brazil along the way, we wind up on Devil's Island (I'm gonna' have to read Papillon again). Then, a visit to Grenada and ending the cruise in Barbados. But, the trip doesn't end there! It is usually a good idea NOT to rush to the airport with everyone else getting off a ship. Staying over gives you time to explore and a chance to avoid the airport rush. So, a few extra days relaxing on the beaches of Barbados is just what I need to prepare for the trip home.​
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December 2017: I have a serious "bucket list"! I have always wanted to visit the Seychelles and South Africa. This is my chance. It starts with time in Dubai and then a cruise to Doha and Abu Dhabi; then off to three days enjoying the Seychelles. A visit to Madagascar and 4 days in Mauritius are an added bonus. This is already a very long trip; but, other world travelers always sing the praises of Cape Town, South Africa; so I decided to add another leg of the cruise. 30 days aboard the Crystal Symphony while exploring, relaxing and celebrating as I visit the island of Reunion then the mainland country of Mozambique and 4 days in South Africa. I'm already missing my dogs just thinking about it.
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Sometime 2018: My #1 Bucket List destination has always been Tibet. It helps that I have great friends in Kathmandu to help with guidance and planning! I will have my coveted Tibetan treasure box iron key along for the trip! Or...will it be a photo safari in Africa or another exploration from Singapore to the Middle East? We shall see.
