Animal sightings are right up there with eating as far as what motivates me to travel. (Perhaps I should have named this blog Dolphins & Desserts?) And yet, much of the animal tourism industry – including aspects of it I’ve … Continue reading
One night earlier this month, I found myself up way past my bedtime, face down in surprisingly frigid Hawaiian waters, clinging to a lit-up surfboard and waiting for the evening’s guests of honor to show up. Those guests? The majestic … Continue reading
*Tap tap* Hello, is this thing on? I didn’t intend to neglect my poor blog for an entire year, but that whole “having a tiny human” thing kind of took over my life (no complaints though, she’s the absolute best!). … Continue reading
Bison are featured prominently on the Indiana state seal, but they haven’t actually roamed here in almost 200 years. That changed this fall, when the Nature Conservancy introduced a 23-member herd to its Kankakee Sands Nature Preserve in Newton County. … Continue reading
Ever since I saw photos of divers coming face to face with the giant mouth of a whale shark, I’ve wanted to swim with these creatures, which are the biggest fish in our oceans. I always imagined a whale shark … Continue reading
Most people who come to Koh Phi Phi Don do so because it’s a convenient point from which to visit Maya Bay. It is certainly that, but there’s so much more to this island than just its proximity to Koh … Continue reading
Thailand has miles of coastline along two oceans and hundreds of islands dotting those coasts, and visiting an island or two or ten should be on everyone’s itinerary for this country. Luckily, you don’t have to be choosy. Although only … Continue reading
As soon as I saw photos of Ang Thong National Marine Park, I knew I had to see this archipelago of more than 40 islands in the Gulf of Thailand. Most people who visit Ang Thong do so on day … Continue reading
We’ve now reached the point in my Thailand recaps when I get to share the main attraction…the elephants! Don’t get me wrong, I was excited to see the country’s beautiful temples and beaches too, but it was the elephants that first sparked my interest … Continue reading
Are you heading to Northern California for vacation and looking to venture beyond the city limits of San Francisco? Or a local who is looking for a long weekend getaway? Either the way, you’re in luck. The Bay Area is … Continue reading
