Archive for the ‘Travel & Adventure’ Category

The Nationale-Nederlanden building in downtown Prague, Czech Republic has been wowing tourists as well as locals since its completion in 1996. Designed by Vlado Milunić in co-operation with Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry and originally called the Fred and Ginger Building (after late dancing greats Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers), the controversial building has since become [...]

Weather Forecast: 50 MPH winds with Pea Size Hail moving South/Southeast at 10 MPH. Hmmm. “Suppose it could be a little dangerous, but I have my camera to journal all the fun!” WAIT FOR IT – WAIT FOR IT My finger is on the button……..FLASH!!! Got it!!!

I have always wanted to take a photo of the night sky that actually did it justice. While on location in Chapell Hill, TX, I realized I was on top of a hill on a beautiful clear night. My eyes look up – the stars are vivid and amazing. I’ve always wanted to see and [...]

Never again will I hesitate taking the dogs camping with me. I always assumed they would slow me down, or somehow get in the way – I couldn’t have been more WRONG. I also feared they would run off at the first chance….nope. They kept the pace quick, pulled me up the hard inclines, and [...]

What kind of flowers are these? Let me know….

I’ve never ridden a horse….an elephant, yes, but not a horse. That’s a great goal to put on my list.

After 2 information gathering excursions, I got my equipment together and completed the 13.5 mile trail – alone. Backpacking through nature alone is not as scary as it used to be my first few times. Now I can actually enjoy the silence and sleep through the noises nature makes. This was like hitting the “reset” [...]

I am so ready to get back into a rythm of spending true time with nature! Backpacking can be one of the most rewarding hobbies – it’s healthy, full of entertainment, spiritual and doesn’t really cost very much! That’s why I have started the Houston Backpacking Network! The inaugural trek is going to be at [...]

After a year of Alaska, Europe, NYC, DC, Florida, and India I have grown a little tired. At this point, I am definitely ok with having no big trips on the books…..or am I? It’s great for business, actually being in town and always being available. But I am longing to plan my next journey, [...]