Museums of New York

Museums of New York

Arriving in New York I couldn’t help humming Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” under my breath. This city has been one I have wanted to visit for ages and now I’d arrived! During my stay I visited some fantastic museums. My favourites were: Solomon R. Guggenheim...
The Elephant Nature Park (Thailand)

The Elephant Nature Park (Thailand)

Planning new travel adventures is one of my favourite things. At this stage the possibilities are endless. I get to delve into Lonely Planets (my travel book of choice) and absorb wonderful ideas and photos. I was planning an adventure with a friend who always has...
Are you a frog in a pot of hot water?

Are you a frog in a pot of hot water?

  I’m a frog in a pot of hot water. To explain – there is an experiment that goes like this….put a frog into a pot of cold water and she swims happily about. Put the frog into a pot of boiling water and she leaps right out. Put a frog into a pot of cold water,...
Naming your blog is like naming a baby

Naming your blog is like naming a baby

I figure that creating a baby and creating a blog have a lot in common:  Both involve a certain amount of excitement in the creation. Both involve making a commitment. Both involve a big decision being made (well in most cases!) Both involve facing your fears and...
Artists Galore (Valparaiso and Santiago)

Artists Galore (Valparaiso and Santiago)

Valparaiso is a crazy, wonderful mix of colorfully painted houses hanging off steep crumpling hills. The access from the flat city centre up to the hills is by ascesores (funicular elevators) that seem to be suspended in midair. I stayed at Lun Sonrise, which is in...
From wine (Talca) to adventure (Pucon) (Chile)

From wine (Talca) to adventure (Pucon) (Chile)

 My trip was to take me from Santiago to Talca and finally to Pucon. Talca is infamous for being the place that Chile’s 1818 declaration of independence was signed. The area is also famous for its wonderful wines so I couldn’t resist doing the obvious and going...

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