I have been a vegetarian to varying degrees for the past eight years. For most of that time, I was pescatarian- meaning I occasionally ate fish. Other forms of meat, including pork, beef, and poultry in any form, has not…
The traveling lifestyle we have decided to embrace has already been undeniably wonderful. However, for those of you who think that traveling is nothing but beaches, sunsets, and constant adventure, let me share a little reality check we recently experienced….…
Note: I have known Tina and Adolfo since I first visited their hostel several years ago. When we visited them recently, Adolfo offered us a chance at a discounted scuba diving experience in exchange for an honest review of his…
Caye Caulker, Belize is full from end to end with hotels and hostels. There is sure to be something to suit anyone’s criteria. We do our best to travel cheaply and so we tend to stay in hostels. Cheap hotels…
We were forced to give a bribe at the border. I never thought it would be us, of course. We had been warned and knew to just say no and be firm. There is absolutely no legal exit fee out…
“We are all connected even though we cannot see one another. We cannot see what comes ahead, we can only try to work together to get to where we are going.” Our small group of five is standing in a…
I am up at 4am. I have actually been up since the roosters started crowing at 3am but who’s really counting. Visiting Tikal, one of the most important Mayan sites, has been something I have wanted to do for quite…
Michael Franti, my favorite musical artist, has a song entitled I’ll Be Waiting and it includes the line “The best things in life aren’t things/ they’re living and breathing.” How right he is. Recently, we did some serious living and…
Most people have had an urge to search deeper within themselves. Call it “finding yourself”; “facing your demons”; “holding up the mirror”…. call it whatever you like. The majority of people have, at one time or another, felt an urge…
Today, a woman got on the train with her little girl and a baby in a stroller. It was obvious that the woman was furious. She was screaming at and pushing the little girl. It was pretty obvious that she…