Chichi
Serious writer’s block calls for some stream of consciousness… It has easily been a year since I last posted. So much has happened during this time but I cannot even use a new… Continue reading
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El Lago Mágico
Lake Atitlán is pure magic. It could have something to do with its exquisite beauty and natural surroundings, the majestic volcanoes, its ever-present authenticity or all of the vibrant colors painted into the fabric of it’s… Continue reading
Semuc Champey, Guatemala
“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”… Continue reading
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild & precious life?”
We arrived in Guatemala by bus from Mexico via Belize, after a long weekend of Salsa dancing our nights away at an annual conference on the beach in Cancun. The first leg of the… Continue reading
Lares, Peru
Far off in the distance, I caught glimpse of a tiny speck of color floating through the green, sky-high hills of the Andes. A smile so big it warmed my cheeks spread across… Continue reading
Day Two in the Andes
We had set up camp in the valley below the snowy peaks looming above. The mountains taunted us with their massive rocky splendor; it was impossible to escape their presence. After dinner the guides… Continue reading
Lima, Peru
We arrived in Lima in the early evening, and the entire city was blanketed by a heavy gray fog. As soon as the taxi reached the coastal road leading down to Miraflores I… Continue reading
Cali, Colombia
Cali doesn’t have much to offer in terms of tourism, but it is the Salsa capital of the world, and that’s why we were there! The dancing, along with the hospitality of the locals… Continue reading
Cartagena de Indias
I jolted myself up into a seated position in bed with a panicked feeling in my gut; this is not often how I wake up. “Yana!? We missed our flight!!!?” Our last night… Continue reading
Cathedral de Sal, Zipaquirá, Colombia
Not being an advocate of organized faith, I usually don’t get too excited to visit religious establishments, but this underground Roman Catholic church sounded oh so intriguing. I could have never predicted what I… Continue reading
De La Cruz Market
Happy Sunday! Our Sunday in Mexico was spent at the nearby market in De La Cruz where we stocked up on fresh fruit, vegetables, salsas, breads, cheeses and delicious snacks for the week.… Continue reading
When in Mexico…
Eat Tacos!! This first meal at a random taco stand, on our way from the airport to Sayulita was one of the most delicious meals of the trip. Fresh ceviche tostadas, tacos al pastor,… Continue reading
Photography Featured on JENREN
I feel so grateful for the shout out from creative producer Jenny Barnes on her curated art blog JENREN.com She recently posted some of my photography produced while I was in Cuba last… Continue reading
The Blue Mountains
“Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don’t be sorry.” – Kerouac While I was home in San Francisco researching where to go and what to see in Jamaica, I learned about a sunrise hike… Continue reading
African Huts, Caribbean Sea
The Great Huts in Boston Bay are like an oasis in the scalding desert of mediocre lodging options that exist in Jamaica. For the most part, there are only huge, all-inclusive properties with… Continue reading
