Tag: beach
Lakka, Paxos, Greece
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Unknown The Journey After an amazing few days in Athens, our plan was to visit Paxos. We had to wake up super early, drive five hours to Igoumenitsa, then take a boat to the island. Our bodies felt like lead, but our eyes […]
Dubai: Kite Beach
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Consteau Although we left the States on Sunday night, we did not arrive until Monday night. Tuesday was our first day to explore. We decided to check out one of Dubai’s beaches. First up, a quick walk to the […]
On Third Cafe, The Jersey Shore
“Coffee… because adulting is hard.” After my work meetings, I needed to find a place to eat before jumping on the road and heading home. I realized I was very close to the Jersey Shore (Sea Girt area), a place I had never been to before. I was curious what the the beach was all […]
Paradise Island, Cayo Arena, Dominican Republic
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau When I traveled to Puerto Plata with Elaine and her parents, Elizabeth and Alexander, our days were filled with tropical breezes, aquamarine water, mouth-watering food, and Vegas-style entertainment. We were spoiled and pampered at our resort, but […]
11 Things to Explore in Seattle
“Only the curious have, if they live, a tale worth telling at all.” – Alistair Reid When you travel for work, do you take time to explore your surroundings? Or, do you go straight to your hotel room, attend your meetings, and head back home? If you have the chance to venture out, I suggest you […]
Bucket List 578: Acadia National Park, Maine
“One day, you will wake up and there won’t be any more time to do the things you’ve always wanted. Do it now.” – Paulo Coelho While I lived in Florida, I heard of a little gem in the Northeast, Acadia National Park. An old roommate, Melissa, visited the national park every year with her […]
South Florida: Snorkeling at Phil Foster Park
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques Yves Cousteau When I moved to Florida, I was on the hunt for a snorkeling treasure. I checked out a few local spots, but they were a bust. Last year, I wanted to hit the Keys to get my fish […]
Cabo: 4 Fun Things to Do in Cabo, Mexico
“It’s a wild, wonderful world… follow your heart and let the adventure unfold.” Flying into Cabo reminded me of California, where the mighty Pacific meets the magnificent mountains. I loved living in Los Angeles, and fond memories flooded my mind. I could not help but smile. Before I landed, I knew I would love Cabo. […]
Cabo: Off-Roading in the Desert
“Discoveries are often made by not following instructions, by going off the main road, by trying the untried.” – Frank Tyger Have you ever been off-roading in a desert in a foreign land? Have you ever experienced the exhilaration of speed and bumps while driving through narrow dirt roads through the mountains? I never had. […]
Cabo: The Arch & Snorkeling
“The world’s finest wilderness lies beneath the waves.” – Wyland Long ago, I wanted to check out Cabo. I hardly remember what the draw was, but I knew the destination was beautiful and a hot spot. This was long before I lived in Florida, where the beaches and tropics are plentiful. Fast forward to many years later, […]