Is there a place on earth where wildlife is unafraid of humans? Is it possible that sea lions, iguanas, and birds could pass you by as if you’re one of them? Yes. Animals like that live on a group of about twenty archipelago volcanic islands off the coast of Ecuador—The … [Read more…]
Travel-free travel is fun, free, and easy. And safe, especially given our current coronavirus pandemic. If you are socially distanced, self-quarantined, or just yearning for a change of scenery, I welcome you to our travel adventures. Escape to a faraway land, travel-free Hoyt and I have been to more than … [Read more…]
Want to visit a place with ancient temples, exquisite art, strong coffee and deeelicious baklava, a dessert made of pastry, honey, and nuts? Nine years ago—2011—my husband, Hoyt Edge, and I toured Turkey and discovered those treats and more. When we came home, I took about two weeks off from … [Read more…]
Last week when I heard fires were raging in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest, my heart sank. Fires threaten to spread to nearby Peru also. My eyes hurt just watching the T.V. coverage. For this planet’s health, and our own, we need this jungle to flourish. It’s vital to all living … [Read more…]
Welcome back to travel stories. In 2009, my husband, Hoyt, and I were gone nearly five months to visit six countries and one region. We started in New Zealand. From there, we headed to Australia (including Tasmania), Bali (in Indonesia), Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Tibet (an autonomous region), and then visited … [Read more…]