Article first published as Spirit of Adventure on Technorati. Last Sunday, I woke up and wanted an adventure. When I am in another country, “Adventure” with a capital A is always right around the corner. I knew if I tried I could find an adventure in the big city of Los Angeles. In the movie, Up, … Continued
George and I in Ha Long Bay in Viet Nam “Travel’s power is two fold: it is both a vehicle for enlightenment and a powerful agent of global change. Together we can make a difference.” Klara Glowczewska, Editor in Chief, Conde Nast Traveler I love the quote about the power of travel. Do you think … Continued
Peace Corps and the Princess Four Seasons Kuda Hura, MaldivesPhoto by Tim Yeung George was in the Peace Corps, lived in Paraguay, dug his own latrine and was the only one in his village who could wash dishes inside since he created the only “sink” in “town.” During the same time, I lived onboard a … Continued
Sri Lanka has really been full of adventures! When we were in Sigiria at the Flower Inn, the owner said, ” Don’t wander far because of the wild elephants!” In all the countries and continents I have been to, this is the first time I have been told that…the elephants walk on the road and … Continued
George asked me to marry him on January 18, 2009,our 2 year anniversary, while snorkeling in the beautiful waters of Koh Lipe. Over Valentine’s Day, my parents were traveling with us and we decided to get married on December 19, 2009 at Casa Del Mar where we had our very first date. Our photos were … Continued
March 2009HAPPY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! I have been thinking of you during Women’s History Month.I was in Cambodia for International Women’s Day on March 8th. I hope you are celebrating and enjoying! Thank you for all your support of our Women’s History Month Celebrations. Curtis is the 4th school I have celebrated Women’s History Month … Continued
Leaving Los Angeles for our one year trip mainly in SE ASIA Hello from George and LisaWe are leaving THURSDAY JULY 31st! We have one night of hotel planned and our flights so far are listed in the box. We will email updates to you when we can!!Thank you so much for all the bon … Continued