Hell Yeah, I'm Running with the Bulls!

Posted in Adventure| fear| Spain

There are many reasons people choose to travel. To discover new lands, to visit friends and family, to study a language, or to learn about art and history. And then there are just times when you travel to do something totally crazy and irrational with no purpose other than to experience LIFE!On Tuesday night, about 17… Read more

Budapest at Sunrise

Posted in Budapest| Capoeira| Hungary

One of the best things about traveling in Europe during the summer is the extended daylight hours.  I like the slight disorientation of thinking that it is 6:30 pm only to look at a clock and see that it is 9:00 pm.  Then in the morning, the sun peaking through my window shade makes me want… Read more

Cyprus: Short but Sweet

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Sometimes it is the trip you plan the least ends up being a true joy.  I originally did not have any intention of visiting Cyprus, but due to a flight connection, I found myself stopping here and figured I’d check out this island that I knew so little about.  Of course being the procrastinator that I… Read more

Great Places for Doing Nothing in Beirut

Posted in Beirut| Cafe| Lebanon

Beirut in the summer is hot…and humid. The kind of weather that makes you want to stay put and not move around too much.  Having nearly two months in Beirut gave me time to take it easy and avoid a lot of unnecessary rushing around. Here are a few of my favorite places to let the… Read more

Trying to Live in the Moment

Posted in Beirut| Lebanon

It is getting to that dangerous time here in Beirut. That time when any sad, slow song or question about my departure date will send me into a bit of a teary tizzy.  I always have a pack of Kleenex close at hand in case of a surprise bout of sadness. Most times I don’t even… Read more

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