Do you know what happens after living in the United States for 7 months straight? Restlessness. Wanderlust. Crazy travel plans. Yup. This is going to be another big year for travel. And you know why? Because why not? And with our impending wedding in April 2015, I am trying to shove as much travel in … More Wanderlust and My 2014 Travel Plans
I have always loved elephants. As a child, I remember being completely fascinated by their enormous size and gentleness which at the time seemed contradictory. I rode my first elephant at the Renaissance Festival in Tampa, which makes me sad thinking back to the conditions of the animals. They were stuck in a circular pen, … More Riding Elephants in Chiang Mai
After experiencing such triumph and hardship in Siem Reap, we were excited yet nervous for the second destination of our two week Southeast Asia Adventure. Thankfully, all our fears were for nothing. As soon as we arrived in Chiang Mai, we sensed a shift in the air that made us feel at once safe and … More Chiang Mai Temple Walking Tour
Wow I cannot believe this week is already over. This is such a sad thing to say, but I wish this week was longer! I have to-do lists up to my ears with wedding planning, charity auction planning and post-holidays catch-up work for my regular day-job tasks. Did I mention I found my wedding dress??? … More Best Photos of 2013 (and I said yes to the dress!)
If you haven’t noticed already, I have been home in Florida for 6 months. Originally, we planned to move to China at the beginning of January. Yes, I am moving back to Shanghai! But when exactly is a big mystery. Right now Peter is in the midst of transitioning to a new position and they do … More Expat Confessions: Living in Transition (Moving Back to China)
When planning our 3 days in Siem Reap, I knew I wanted to do a guided tour at some point to learn the history behind the temples. I also knew I wanted to do something active. I love to explore by foot and I love physical challenges. My favorite way to explore a new place … More Angkor Off-Road Bike Tour: The best (and dirtiest) way to see the lost temples of Siem Reap
Five countries. 17 cities. 1 year. 2013 was definitely the year of travel. This was the year I took action and let go of my fear of failure and my fear around meeting other people’s expectations. I did what felt right at the time and I did it for me, not anybody else. From planning … More 2013: My Year in Review
Christmas was a little different this year. Instead of having family over at our house, we went to see our families in Sarasota and Ft. Myers instead! Last Sunday we celebrated Christmas with my dad’s side of the family in Sarasota. On Monday we drove down to Ft. Myers to spend Christmas Eve with my … More It’s Christmas Time in Ft. Myers…
Thanksgiving is my second favorite holiday, after Christmas of course. My family has the wonderful tradition of escaping to a cabin in North Carolina with 2 other families and we eat, drink and be merry. That’s exactly what we did 2 Thanksgivings ago. Now that all of the kids are adults, it has become increasingly … More Travel Disasters and Thanksgiving on Lake Lure
I send out a monthly newsletter, Fit Life Nourishing Bites, for my health coaching practice and find that it is a great way to keep in touch and share my knowledge. I write about topics spanning from weight loss, stress relief and sugar cravings to healthy recipes and quick workouts. Sometimes it is fun to … More How To Master the Chinese Art of Going Slowly
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