“It is all very beautiful and magical here – a quality which cannot be described. You have to live it and breath it, let the sun bake it into you“- Ansel Adams describing Yosemite As a yearly tradition, a few friends and I embark on a 5-day camping trip in Yosemite National Park. Although just … Continued
WeSaidGoTravel is headed to the STYLE YOUR SOLE with TOMS Event at the Avalon Hotel in Beverly Hills. TONIGHT! Thursday, July 19th from 6-9 PM Purchase a pair of TOMS on the day of the event and get them customized by a local artist. And, of course, with every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a … Continued
Budget or How do they travel for a YEAR? Traveling in Asia long term is different than a week’s holiday in Hawaii or somewhere else close to home. One important thing to consider on long-term travel is visa requirements and how long are you allowed to stay in different countries. Travel with a USA passport … Continued
Thank you to Contiki Blog for a wonderful interview asking me TEN GREAT QUESTIONS including: When and where did you first travel by yourself, and why did you choose that particular destination? Will you be shocked to know it was ARIZONA! Which destinations are you consistently drawn to, and why? (Places you’ll always come back … Continued
Bali Bargains? While in the town of Kuta in Bali, we stayed for two nights at Bakung Sari Hotel, booked online at Asiarooms.com. On our last trip in 2008, we did not carry much electronics with us — only a digital camera, new Kindle (they came out in 2008) and an iTouch. We had no … Continued
By Hannah Williams There was an ominous storm brewing far off in the distance where the blackening sky collided with the snow-capped mountains. With the musty smell of impending rain hanging in the air, I set off to explore the city of Fethiye, Turkey. The word “foolish” flew across my subconscious as I stepped out … Continued
by Elaine J. Masters www.tripwellness.com www.drivetimeyoga.com Whether it’s a girlfriend’s getaway or a romantic rendezvous, historic Ventura’s got it down. I met my sister there recently. She came in by train from Santa Barbara and I ventured north from San Diego. We arrived within minutes of each other. I love day-trips by train. It’s a … Continued
When I first visited Belize City in the 1970s, the former capital of Belize possessed a certain seedy charm. The city in 1978 I hadn’t been there in years when I revisited the country in April of this year. The Belize River, which divides the city in two, didn’t look much different. The river’s mouth … Continued
By Karlene Cameron There is a saying, “You can run but you can’t hide”. At some point whatever you have been running from is going to come back to bite you in a tender place. The travel bug bit me way back in 1995 or thereabouts while working in a job/career as a reporter that … Continued
Congratulations on your nomination for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. I understand you were nominated because of your mastery of the subjects, instructional methods, leadership in education and dedication to improving student learning. I am pleased to have this opportunity to join your colleagues, family and friends in offering my … Continued