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Try Something New

Camino de Santiago: A New Path

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My husband and I are preparing for a new path on our road of life. Literally this time. The 500-mile walk of the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain. Known in English as The Way of St. James, this path ~ from the Spanish-French border in the east to the city of Santiago de Compostela [...]

Nicaragua Here We Come

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Traveling to Nicaragua this week to explore and practice our Spanish at La Mariposa Spanish School and Ecohotel.

Family Cultural Exchange

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The travel itch is upon me. Time to explore again. I’m most interested in a family cultural exchange to a Spanish speaking country. Any recommendations? Here are my considerations: Anyone have experience volunteering with these organizations in Central America? Where would you volunteer in the world?

Experience Moroccan Culture

Family in Sahara Desert

Eating Moroccan couscous with our fingers, forming it into balls, sharing from one large platter in the middle of the low table… this meal in Zagora was the highlight of my family’s Morocco adventure. We traveled about Morocco for a week in early February, curious to explore this north African country. Living in Spain, it [...]

Unique Maui Hike

Trees on Maui Hike

Travel for us is all about getting off the beaten path, literally. If you find yourself on Maui and looking for a hike, venture upcountry toward the slopes of Haleakala Volcano and find the Boundary Trail, near Polipoli State Park. It’s an adventure you won’t forget.

Season of Change

Leaves Changing | Season of Change

Journey no farther than your own backyard. The beautiful colors of an autumn blaze maple are perfect to stop you in your tracks, give you time to reflect, decide what’s next in your life.

Maui Hiking: The Waihee Valley

Waihee Valley Waterfall Hike

The Waihee Valley trail in Maui is an unexpected and fun way to hike through the rain forest and to waterfalls, take a plunge into a pool and cross swinging bridges. Great for all ages, the hike was a highlight of our family vacation to Hawaii.

Panzanella Salad

Italian Panzanella Salad

Try something new for lunch today. Panzanella salad takes advantage of the summer tomatoes ripening on the vine and a day old baguette. Add a few vegetables, drizzle on the olive oil, and voilà!

Climbing El Montgó

Montgo mountain from house in Javea Spain

Climbing El Montgó, this impressive sheer mountain, in Javea, Spain made it on our Spanish bucket list. How could it not with “Monty” greeting me each morning out my kitchen window while I brewed my espresso. Don’t miss the amazing views.

Sharing the Backyard

Moving and Sharing the Backyard with In-laws

Try something new… like buying a house right behind your in-laws! Or… a new recipe or vacation spot. The point is… change can be good.

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