by jdo | Jun 23, 2022 | Africa, Tanzania (Including Zanzibar), Travels
The Birth of an Idea I am posting this one in honor of Father’s Day… one of the defining trips of my lifetime – a Safari in Tanzania with my Dad! After learning of my father’s diagnosis of prostate cancer in 2007, I was overcome with a sense of urgency to...
by jdo | Jun 20, 2022 | Cruises, Honduras, Mexico, Reviews, Travels, USA
The Cruise from Hell! I am writing this blog post from the sigmoid colon of the Symphony of the Seas, the second-largest cruise ship in the world with the world’s tiniest portholes. What started out as a celebration of our oldest son’s college graduation, morphed into...
by jdo | May 29, 2022 | Asia, Indonesia, Travels
A Word on Balinese Hinduism The Balinese practice a blend of Hinduism and Buddhism unique to this island, which has elements of their original religion sprinkled in. Balinese Hinduism is one of the things that makes this place so magical. Rituals are a part of their...
by jdo | May 21, 2022 | Asia, Indonesia, Travels
Pre-Trip Planning Are you interested in Traveling to Bali? Bali has become one of our favorite places on earth. We don’t often revisit specific locations, but there is just something about Bali. It is an enchanting, diverse island that holds a special place in our...
by jdo | May 20, 2022 | North America, Travels, USA
Happy Mother’s Day! I have the coolest mom and I love to take her to new places! In honor of Mother’s Day, I am posting about traveling to Hawaii with Mom in 2017. We found a great deal on Hawaiian Airlines and were able to fly first class for around $1500. The...
