travel

the first time i saw Paris…

I can’t remember a time when I hadn’t dreamed of visiting Paris. Finally in 2007, a few months after my 50th birthday, that dream came…

just like that

Almost as if someone flipped a switch, Autumn arrived in LA. We awoke on Saturday to the sound of rain which soon cleared, and the…

jet-lag, begone!

So three days later, I’m still fighting some residual jet lag. Usually when we travel we’re going west to east, which means the potential for…

Hong Kong flânerie

We had a full day to spend in Hong Kong between our flight from Phuket and the return flight home, so decided to spend it…

postcards from Phuket

Our first lunch stop. If the gorgeous scenery and fabulous food weren’t enough, we were serenaded by Gibbons at the nearby Gibbon rescue facility. Lemongrass…

Hong Kong at random

I’m starting this post as we are waiting for our flight to Phuket, so will keep it brief and let pictures tell the story. Above,…

room with a view – Hong Kong

Wow. Hong Kong is so amazing, a unique blend of old and new, Eastern and Western cultures. We spent most of our first full day…

Have Wardrobe, Will Travel

Have Wardrobe, Will Travel

After some back and forth with current pieces and a couple of purchases to supplement for tropical conditions, I think my travel wardrobe for Hong…