Oft overlooked, Maui’s upcountry region, which includes Makawao, Kula, and Pukalani is a refreshing change from the more touristy areas of the south shore and west side. Makawao is a former cowboy town and sits at an elevation of 1,700 […]

It might be the last place you’d expect to find vegan paradise, but Eastern Europe during Orthodox Lent is a haven for vegans. Thanks to Eastern Orthodox religious traditions, followers are asked to eschew animal products during Lent and other […]

Flash forward to the present, after my previous two blogs (here and here) that chronicled of my experiences upon entering Brazil. I shut the door, my head pounding lightly because of the sun. It didn’t matter I had waited for my […]

Bula! I’ve just returned home from the stunning, warm and friendly Fiji. At first glance, Fiji reminded me of a tropical New Zealand with its mountainous outlook. We stayed at The Bedarra Beach Inn in Korotogo, along the Coral Coast […]

In my previous blog, I discovered the far South of Brazil. During that time my ears were often too cold, the clouds too many, and the rain too present. As a result, I quickly decided to travel up north, in […]

Our big trip this summer was visiting Europe.  We were invited to our friend’s wedding in Wales and when you get invited to a wedding in Wales, you go, dammit!  I’d intended to blog daily, while traveling, about all the […]