Author Rachel Friedman’s travel memoir The seasons go round and round sometimes without notice, but I like to pay attention. The Labor Day holiday reminds us that summer has almost ended and the school year will soon begin. This year my contemplation of beginnings and endings includes my Aunt Iris’s passing and Christopher Rowe’s (my … Continued
In the New York Times regular segment, Practical Traveler, Susan Stellin wrote on October 12, 2010 Making the Dream Trip a Reality about Meet Plan Go’s “hosted events in 13 cities, where they answered questions about their (career break) experiences from 1,500 aspiring travelers (in some locations, hundreds more were on a waiting list).” If … Continued
Meet, Plan, Go! will arrive in Los Angeles this year! Stop Dreaming and Start Packing! Save the date: October 18, 2011 and join us for an incredible event. Get involved in this special gathering of travelers and hopeful travelers. Email me right now to meet us next month for our first pre-planning evening! George often … Continued
The Lost Girls book about their travels really helped me think about myself as one who travels around as a muzungu!
The Arrival After a harrowing 16+ hour flight, we were told that we could remain in the Marhaba Lounge of the Dubai Airport for our 7 hour layover only if we had onward connections to Tehran. We informed them that we did not have that connection, in fact maybe never, but the nice ladies decided … Continued
Morocco and Spain March 2010 Click to see our photo book! SOME IDEAS FOR Marrakesh: STAY:Jnane Mogador www.jnanemodador.com This is the view from the roof! They have a restaurant, nice owners, a friendly staff and it is in the old city Medina VISIT: Saadien Tombs near Kasbah Mosque (That is where we met Miggy and Carlos … Continued
Our Honeymoon in the Cook IslandsDecember 20-January 4 After our direct flight from Los Angeles to Roratonga, Cook Islands, we met Diana and Kit from The Backpackers Handbook who are Aitutaki veterans. Following their recommendations, we spent an amazing day on the gorgeous lagoon with Teking Tours. The tour is the BEST thing on the … 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
Mongolia June 2-24, 2009 Vast Expanse of Nothingness Driving through the Gobi Desert for 11 days on a Jeep Trek was amazing. We loved all of it–well the 2 showers in 11 days while living in tents called Ger was unique. We were able to participate in daily life: shaving camels, making cheese from goat … Continued
China PART THREEXi’an I loved Xi’an. The Terracotta Warriors are truly amazing. They are called the Eighth Wonder of the World. Each soldier is unique in face, ears, hair, clothing. They do look like they could take a deep breath and walk away. There are so many more thousands of soldiers, horses, chariots and other … Continued