Last year this time, I was on my way to the exotic Galapagos Islands. During the week I spent on an Ecoventura cruise, I took daily excursions to different islands to see blue-footed boobies, albatrosses, iguanas, giant tortoises, and many more exotic species. I swam with sea lions and saw sea turtles, eagle rays, andContinue reading “Appreciating Nature, Even in New York City”
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Nature is my Religion, Inspired by Hinduism
I am not a religious person, at least not in the conventional way. I am not an atheist either. I believe we simply don’t have the answers to the mysteries of our universe. But I worship nature and my love of all things natural was inspired by my birth religion—Hinduism. My favorite God is theContinue reading “Nature is my Religion, Inspired by Hinduism”
Ten Travel Fashion Tips
I am not much into fashion. When someone tells me about a hot new designer, my mind draws a blank. But one thing I do know—what to wear and how to look and feel my best on a trip, whether it’s an adventure getaway, a visit to an animal sanctuary or a luxury escape. I’veContinue reading “Ten Travel Fashion Tips”
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
I’ve decided to start doing a Favorite Quote post every Friday. Because, why not? I love quotes and have a habit of collecting them. I thought I’d share a quote every week that’s special to me, and how it has helped me. These past weeks, I’ve been struggling with the idea of traveling alone. I’veContinue reading ““Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.””
Goat Walking in Guatemala
It’s not everyday that you see goats being walked on a leash. It was such a treat for me to see this little girl walking her goat when I was in Tecpan, Guatemala. I love goats, and made quite a few friends during my volunteer trip earlier this month. They are fun, playful, and moreContinue reading “Goat Walking in Guatemala”
Book Review: The Paradise Guest House
I love reading books that transport me to another land, somewhere far away from my New York City fast paced life. I picked this book, The Paradise Guest House by Ellen Sussman, because I was drawn to the cover. The inviting doors, the adorable statue of Lord Ganesha and the palm leaves were all IContinue reading “Book Review: The Paradise Guest House”
Interview with Melanie Sue Bowles, Founder of Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary
“A horse doesn’t have to be used to have value,” wrote Melanie in Hoof Prints, a sequel to her book The Horses of Proud Spirit about starting a sanctuary for neglected and abused horses 20 years ago. Melanie and her husband Jim founded Proud Spirit while still working as professional firefighters in Florida. Today, located in Lincolnton, Georgia, ProudContinue reading “Interview with Melanie Sue Bowles, Founder of Proud Spirit Horse Sanctuary”
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