"I hope the weather improves for you," said Norma, our Airbnb host. "I think business is slow because it's too hot," said Lucy, who owns...

The joy and wonder of Mexico City!

Osa Peninsula Paul, Yitzi, Claire, and I spent two wonderful weeks together in Costa Rica, beginning with six days in the Osa Peninsula....

Our Ha Long Bay Peony Cruise experience included becoming relaxed in a van, with 12 other Westerners traveling from Ninh Binh, because we...

When people ask us about our trip, we typically explain that we are on our third winter escape workation. This doesn't explain why we are...

Above is the Tam Tòa church ruins, in Dong Hoi, as a Vietnam War relic. The church, built in the 17th century, was destroyed by American...

At the end of this post is another Paul's videos! Flashback to Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City Part 2. Wednesday we took a side trip from Hoi...

Thank you for your blog comments. Please let me know if you are receiving my replies. This is the main weekend for celebrating Tet, the...

This page will be updated periodically with Paul's Vietnam videos. Hoi An Ancient Town Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Part 2 Landing in...

Saigon is a towering metropolis (9 million) with more opulent hotels than I have ever seen contrasted with minimalist street life. Hoi An...

Both names are seen frequently because some people prefer the older pre-communist name of Saigon. The first night we look a little...

My roots as a Jersey girl often bring me and some portion of my family "down the shore" in the summer. This year we followed up on...

Paul just finished editing this video that causes me to feel the bittersweet nature of traveling and saying farewell to the people,...

Waking up at home I had some anxiety because I could not remember what house and bed I was in. I couldn't remember details about my...

Paul has been photo collecting ornate and interesting doors on our walks through the city of Montevideo. The music and doors (not to be...

During the weekend Paul and I visited the wealthy neighborhood of Carrasco, at the edge of Montevideo, where they have a beautiful beach,...

Enjoy another video produced by Paul with aerial shots, authentic Uruguayan music, our happy faces, carnival and more! Hover to see...

On our workcation, we are working remotely, taking lovely walks and bike rides, and going on a couple of weekend trips. Last weekend we...

There are two Paul produced videos in this blog post for your viewing pleasure further down this list. Our tour guide, Juan, told us many...

After days of steamed vegetables and rice for our tummies, Paul wanted to take a break and go to a new neighborhood with a DJI Drone...