Like the title of this blog, there IS so much to see…and I have a long list of where I want to go next. My most immediate plan is to head to the Middle East. Two weeks in Lebanon last year just weren’t enough and I promised (threatened) I’d be back. So what I plan to… Read more
(Originally written for the Capoeira Brasil Los Angeles Newsletter – Aug. 2011) What happens when you put 39 capoeiristas from the US, Brasil, Australia, Hong Kong and New Caledonia in a beach hostel for 10 days? Lots of laughing, dancing, sightseeing, eating and bonding (but little to no sleeping). While the Rio Capoeira 2011 event was… Read more
I like to write…I like to travel…I like to take photos. So why oh why can’t I seem to make those three things come together in the form of a blog. On this last trip to Brasil (just shy of 1 month ago now) I had every intention of getting in a daily blog post. There… Read more
I can’t believe I’m already on my third Brazilian visa. The visa cost has certainly gone up ($140?? – oh well, the U.S. started it) but at least the visa duration has gone up too. Good for 10 years instead of 5. So that will well cover this trip for the Rio Capoeira Forum, PLUS World… Read more
A few years back, my friend Akemi introduced me to Chris Guillebeau via his blog, The Art of Non Conformity. I’ve mentioned him in a few previous posts as his writings on travel and living an unconventional life have inspired me. Last year Chris announced that he’d be putting together a giant Meet Up event of… Read more
As the Alaska Airlines flight landed in Portland (Oregon, not Maine) I suddenly realized I cannot remember the last time I visited a new U.S. city. Normally I save all my money and vacation time to visit a new overseas location or a familiar US location. But my last new US location? Hmmm…maybe that was Seattle… Read more
Today was hot…muggy hot. Mushi atsui (one of my favorite Japanese phrases meaning hot and humid). Jen and I walked about a mile to go see the Barcalona v. Manchester United game at a local bar and by the time I arrived I was a soggy mess. Ugh – I hate humidity. But this evening there… Read more
Heading to NYC for my first real vacation of the year. As I was rushing around at the last minute (nothing out of the ordinary there) I mentally noted two travel observations…one pro and one con. Let’s start with the Pro…I LOOOOVE the travel friendly roll on perfumes at Sephora. I just picked one up over… Read more
Just got my shiny new business cards in the mail. Nailah D. Hayward – Travel Enthusiast. Not sure what kind of job that qualifies me for exactly, but its a step in the right direction. At least it doesn’t say: Nailah D. Hayward – Sr. Associate Director of Email Shuffling & General Nonsense… Read more
Just got an email from the travel agent a few days ago with the details of my Brasil itinerary. I love the feeling – The Rush – I get when I see my trip laid out in detail. Flight numbers, seat assignments (with a quick visit to seatguru.com to make sure they are decent assignments) and… Read more