Discover modern outdoor sculpture in Barcelona One of the many cool things about Barcelona is running into public art as you explore the city. Here are a few of our favorite outdoor sculptures… P.S. Did you know that the city of Barcelona commissioned 50 sculptures for the 1992 summer Olympics? David i Goliat By [...]
Great photo opportunities in historic Zanzibar town UNESCO World Heritage site Stone Town, Zanzibar is not a relaxing place to explore. But the interesting architecture and stunning sunsets were well worth the visit. Stone Town Zanzibar was not one of our favorite destinations due to the incredibly aggressive hawkers and safety concerns (the hotel staff [...]
Easy, scenic hike to the former set of the TV show M*A*S*H Hike through green valleys, along a winding creek, past interesting rock formations amid TV and movie history in Malibu Creek State Park near Los Angeles. Last week, while chatting with a friend about places to hike in Los Angeles, he mentioned that there [...]
Uganda Visit in the News Our visit to Uganda captured some attention. Lori's meeting with a Shoebill stork was in a music video and Michael's milk pots were in a museum exhibit. Endangered Shoebill Stork Video Uganda Wildlife Education Center March 2014 Lori is in a music video with Shushi the Shoebill Stork at Uganda [...]
Love animals? Love to travel? Here are some ideas for your next trip… Observe magnificent wild beasts, feed adorable baby chimps, learn how to take an elephant’s pulse, meet special people who help suffering dogs. Meet Elephants in Thailand Not only can you ride a magnificent Asian elephant, you can also learn how to take [...]
Forest paths, ocean views, Nazi compound, & street art on one LA hiking trail Like many Los Angeles hiking trails trails, Rustic Canyon has wooded areas, open fields, and a chance to enjoy nature. But one thing that makes this canyon unique is its interesting history. One thing we looked forward to [...]
Ever wonder what goes on beneath your feet? Dark, chilly, and quiet… Some are musty and some are wet. Check out five interesting places to sightsee underground. Basilica Sistern – Istanbul The Romans built the Basilica Cistern in the sixth century during the rule of Emperor Justinianus. The 9,800 square meter underground chamber, supported by [...]
My heart pounded, I began to sweat . . . my Apple was picked I got off the metro, reached into my purse to get my sunglasses, and realized that my iPhone was gone. Even worse, I immediately knew when it was stolen and who took it. iPhone Stolen on the Metro We both love [...]
Can't leave home without your iPhone? It is possible to use your iPhone in some countries without incurring high roaming fees by purchasing a sim card with a local phone number. See how... We frequently used our iPhones on the world trip for research, communication, and navigation. To avoid high roaming charges and service issues, [...]
249 days, 4 continents, 15 countries We can hardly believe that 8.5 months went by so fast and we have traveled around the world! Here are a few highlights and travel stats for our incredible adventure. Countries Visited Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru How [...]