Leapin’ Lizards of Lumphini Park, Bangkok

  About a year ago, I did a massive sweep through my closet and donated clothes, shoes and other things I didn’t need. It was … Read the rest



On the Coucher du Soleil in France

When I was a kid, summer was my favorite season. I always felt bad for my teacher on the last day of school. That was … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: The Strength of Boston

About two months ago, the mister and I visited Boston. It was a chilly Valentine’s Day weekend as a we toured the snow-covered city, but … Read the rest



Wat’s in a Wat?

It was 110 degrees (110 degrees!!! That’s worthy of three exclamation marks!!!) the day we toured the various Buddhist temples in Thailand. Hot and humid … Read the rest



How the Saint Eve Blew Our Minds

  The evolution of the sweet tooth and the day that changed it all: 18 months of age: the first sweet taste of chocolate. Mashed … Read the rest



We’re Nuts about Luxembourg Park

Paris is the city of lights. But, also just as fitting, it’s the city of beautiful parks. Luxembourg Park is the park that seems to … Read the rest



Slug Life in Versailles

“Oh my god, you almost stepped on that!” I said as I pushed the mister out of the way. The almost-victim of the mister’s big … Read the rest



Wednesday’s Wonder: St. Charles Streetcar

This Wednesday’s Wonder: The St. Charles Streetcar in New Orleans, Louisiana. The St. Charles streetcar is the oldest running street car in New Orleans. It’s … Read the rest



What Paris Taught Us: Travel Young or Travel Old

In Paris, one of the more entertaining things to do is to people-watch. The city sees over 70 million people from around the world annually; … Read the rest



N’Awlins: It’s More Than Bourbon (Street)

New Orleans is so much more than the party on Bourbon Street (yeah, I did just say that). On the first night on Bourbon Street, my … Read the rest