The Old Worlds / July 08, 2010

Just when we needed it most we found ourselves back in the Old Worlds for three weeks; the grey skies and beige facades of Paris and the crumbling grandeur of the phoenix, my hometown, Budapest... Read More

Five Star Face-off / May 18, 2010

First, a little background. I had never stayed in a five-star hotel but when planning our honeymoon in Thailand, we decided to treat ourselves to a little luxury... Read More

Bears, Glaciers, Singing Hikers Oh My! / March 08, 2010

WARNING: You are entering Grizzly Country. The signs were posted everywhere. Charlie and I had just pushed past the steep uphill beyond the trailhead and rounded the first trail intersection. Iceberg Lake, left 2.9 miles. Ptarmigan Tunnel, straight ahead, 4.8 miles... Read More

Floating the Mekong to Cambodia / January 28, 2010

One thing Ive learned about Vietnam is that when you buy a tour of any kind, you never know what youre going to get. It appears they have an itinerary and plan. They just don't tell you what it is. Generally, you're informed when you’ll be picked up and where... Read More

Costa Rica: Lots of Pura Vida / October 26, 2009

My big trip this year was to Costa Rica for ten days and what an amazing time I had! Costa Rica is full of life, natural beauty and lots of Pura Vida*. And if I may digress, let me just say, lots and lots of Pura Vida! Those Ticos really have it right. I can't wait to go back.... Read More