Pacific Coast Highway Roadtrip

Having just returned from New Year’s in Las Vegas, Peter and I spent a relaxing week in San Francisco and made time to celebrate a…

Gold Mining in Columbia, California

Planning to travel from San Francisco to Yosemite, I was excited to add Columbia State Historic Park to my itinerary.  Imagining what it would have…

Ship’s Shore Excursions or Go on my Own?

When selecting a cruise, I search for itineraries with ports of call I have not yet visited.  After making my decision, I research each individual…

From Laid-Back to Energetic, Exploring the Cities of Lovina and Kuta in Bali

It was my last morning in Lovina and I was traveling south to explore the popular tourist city of Kuta.  I said goodbye to the…

The Bali Zoo, A Journey Through Photos

Trying to decide what I wanted to do while in Kuta, I learned that I could interact with some of the animals at the Bali…

Bali, Indonesia: Hotel Nirwana and Lovina Beach’s Charm

Although I enjoyed my stay at the Aditya Beach Resort, I wanted to be closer to the town’s center, to interact with the locals and…

Kuta Puri Bungalows, Bali

The Kuta Puri Bungalows is a jewel of a resort in Kuta, Bali that is quietly tucked away in the fast-paced streets of the city. …

Exploring Kuta Beach on the Island of Bali, a Photo Journal

Exploring the Beaches of Kuta Lifeguard Station on Kuta Beach Rough Waters at Kuta Beach Warning:  No Swimming at Kuta Beach A Haze Hits Kuta…

The Journey to North Bali

The smell of coffee brought a smile to my face the morning after New Year’s Eve.  Despite staying up late to welcome in the New…

Bali, Indonesia: Landscapes, Lewaks and Lovina Beach

Another beautiful day in Bali and I was meeting up with my friend Wayan and his family to hike Sekumpul Waterfalls.  The weather was calling…