The Island of Pulau Kapas (AKA Cotton Island) Before setting off to Pulau Kapas from the Marang jetty near Kuala Terrenganu, we had to buy our ticket for the ferry. I have a lovely group of friends that reside in Kuala Terrenganu and they have been going to Pulau Kapas for so long that the… Read More
Is This My Life? When we first got off the plane in Bali it was dark, sometimes arriving somewhere new during the day gives you a reality check, I am HERE! But when you arrive at night it’s almost still a dream like state. Does anyone else know what I am talking about? You… Read More
Adventures in Perth, Australia There are dreams we have since we were young, like what we want to learn, who we want to be, and what we want to look like. I often dreamed about where I would travel to. But what I didn’t realize is that even when we are young we limit our… Read More
Magical, whimsical, beautiful, mournful, and colorful are just a few words that describe the kite festival in Sumpango, Guatemala. Actually this day is celebrated all over Guatemala, and if you drive around you will see kite festivals going on all over. November 1st marks the recognition of loved ones as well as a friendly competition… Read More
1. You can be anywhere in the world and you are bound to meet a fellow Texan, Texas is BIG. 2. No matter how many times you get made fun of for saying y’all, it is still one of your favorite words. 3. When you were a child, family pictures were taken in a field… Read More
A Perfect Day in Antigua Guatemala It’s been six weeks since I moved to Antigua, Guatemala, literally a dream come true. I have definitely had some ups and downs, but all in all it’s been an amazing adventure. From learning how to navigate the city on my little scooter (and nearly knocking over a line of… Read More
The Filadelfia Coffee Tour After being in Antigua for a month, I finally figured out how to get to the Filadelfia coffee plantation for a coffee tour. Filadelfia Coffee Plantation is not in Antigua, but close, oh so close. Don’t let the names of different towns around Antigua fool you (Santa Ana, Jocotenango), it… Read More
