Escape the Cubicle with Brighter Escapes

Posted in Escape| Europe| Inspiration| Planning

Apr 9

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If you read this blog regularly, you no doubt have seen mention of my desire to “escape the cubicle”. Getting out of the office either through telecommuting or entrepreneurship (or discovering that trust fund that you KNOW your mother is hiding from you) figures regularly in my posts. I love hearing stories about people who have… Read more

Singapore’s Amoy Hotel

Posted in Accommodation| Hotels| Singapore

Feb 28

On my most recent visit to Singapore, a stay at the Amoy Hotel was not in my plans. In fact I had never even heard of this Amoy Hotel. I only had eyes (and a reservation confirmation) for the famous Marina Bay Sands hotel. I had been seduced by photos of the grand and unique looking… Read more

5 Singapore Discoveries

Posted in City Guides| Food| Hotels| Singapore

Feb 5

A chance to visit Singapore for the second time?? I’LL TAKE IT! This past December, as part of my birthday trip, I decided to include Singapore in my itinerary. The choice was partially made on convenience as Singapore was a good hub for other stops I planned in Asia. But I was also excited to see… Read more

2018: Travel Goals for the Year Ahead

Posted in Planning| Travel Reflections

Jan 25

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It is that time of year again when my mind turns to my 2018 travel goals. The holiday decorations are packed up, the non stop eating and festivities are over, the weather is cold and you just want to stay inside…OK that last part is not quite true. It was around 75 degrees today in LA… Read more

Everywhere … and Disneyland

Posted in Capoeira| Planning| Travel and Adventure

Jan 12

“And where do YOU want to fly today?” “Everywhere!!!…and Disneyland.” Once a week I teach the Brazilian martial art of capoeira to kids from ages 2 – 12. I don’t have any kids of my own and before I started taking classes with Capoeira Brasil Los Angeles, I never would have thought myself to be a… Read more