We made it to Yunnan! Usually, our family trips consist of idyllic beaches found around Asia: for example this year we went to Bali in October and December and then Boracay in February. Beach trips are just easy; everyone’s happy. But, sometimes it’s important for the four of us to venture out of our comfortContinue reading Adventure Travel in Yunnan: Lijiang and Shangrila, China
Rooftop dancing to the kids drumming was a late afternoon activity for us pretty much each day during our recent adventure travel to Lijiang, China. We had an awesome little room at such a sweet quaint hotel. It had an open loft with two large twin beds for the kids up above. In the mainContinue reading Rooftop Dancing to the Drums
On my most recent trip to Lijiang, China, I made a self discovery: I love bags! I really can’t get enough of them. I already own so many bags: clutches and totes, embroidered and beaded, straw and leather. Yet, when I’m traveling and in the markets of a destination, I am just drawn to allContinue reading I Can’t Get Enough Bags!
What to wear for a four days of work at a resort!? I love my job! This past weekend I was away in beautiful Kota Kinabalu for a work conference. Meeting up with teachers from all over Asia meant I was able to catch up with many friends made at the different posts we’ve had.Continue reading Style Story: Work AND Resort Wear
It may look like a mess, but there is some order here: only black and white for this weekend work/resort trip. For my last trip, which happened to be work related, I chose a theme: flowy, culotte pants. Again, I am on a work related trip, and I “resort”-ed my packing to a theme. HoweverContinue reading Packing 101: Choose a Theme Continued
I love India! I know, I know, enough already, but just give me today and tomorrow to express some more of my love for India. I have to get it out of my system for the time being, and then I’ll be all set till the next visit. I’m often asked out of all theContinue reading I Love India
It’s March, so it’s about that time of year when I head out on a school trip with 20 students. Like last year, I’m in India. I scheduled this post after I packed for the trip. I’ll pretty much be did all the same things I mention in this post about packing for adventure travel,Continue reading Packing 101: Choose a Theme
Motel Mexicola is indeed the quintessential Mexican experience–even though it’s islands away! Walking inside we all felt transported to a different land even though we were still on the island of Bali. After seeing several of my favorite bloggers (yes Geneva and Shea, I’m talking about you) tote the same message of how awesome MotelContinue reading Motel Mexicola–Bali’s Best Mexican Restaurant in Seminyak
River rafting in Bali was sensational! On one of the days during our four day stint in Ubud over our Christmas holiday trip to Bali, we went river rafting. It was the first time for the kids, and the river couldn’t have been more spectacular. I am not kidding when I say we took overContinue reading River Rafting in Bali
Beautiful Bali The last time Kevin and I were in Ubud was 15 years ago. One thing that has not changed with this idyllic local in the mountains of Bali is its beauty. It’s just remarkable. On the other hand, the commerce has definitely increased as has the yoga zeal to the town. Also theContinue reading Beautiful Bali: Part 4, Ubud Rice Fields
Bali is still beautiful! This recent trip over the Christmas holiday did not disappoint. Since we stayed in three different places, I’ll post this trip in three more “Beautiful Bali” posts to add on to part 1 and part 2 from our trip last October. For our first five nights we stayed in bustling KutaContinue reading Beautiful Bali: Part 3, Kickin’ it in Kuta
Last year on January 6 of 2014, Elle arrived to stay with us in Hong Kong for six weeks. OH! It was such fun!! I end up missing her quite a bit since that time that she stayed with us. It was such a treat to spend a solid chunk of time with her. ElleContinue reading #ElleinHK Last Year on this Day