The Beauty of Valley of Fire
North of Las Vegas by about an hour is a fantastic state park called Valley of Fire (one of the oldest and largest parks in the state of Nevada). If you’re in town, and need a break from the Strip’s…
A Day at Cannon Beach
“The sea pronounces something, over and over, in a hoarse whisper; I cannot quite make it out. ~Annie Dillard There’s nothing like a great day at the beach to lift one’s spirits and feel inspired. My good friend, Kelsey, and…
A Trip to Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting Istanbul, Turkey was such a unique experience. First of all, we were fortunate enough to stay with Paul’s friend who’s living and working in Istanbul; this afforded us an insider’s perspective into most places and activities, which gave this…
Barrel Wine in Palma
“Good wine is a necessity of life for me.” ~Thomas Jefferson During Katie and Paul’s visit to Mallorca, one of our favorite activities was touring around Palma with my blogger friend from Mallorca Daily Photo Blog. We visited many historical sights,…
Family Visit to Mallorca
One of the greatest joys in traveling is sharing your adventures with those you love. Luckily for me, my sister and brother-in-law came to visit me in Spain for the Christmas holiday. We toured around the island, visited some of…
New Year, New Reflections
This past month has flown by so quickly! With family and friends coming to visit me on the island, holidays (like Christmas and New Year’s), and travel to far-off places, my blog posts have lagged a bit. Lots of good…
