An Unexpected Bit of Pre-Dinner Fun ... Sometimes the best fun is the 'out of the blue' completely unplanned kind. My family and I went to the Tempe Market Place in Phoenix, Arizona for Korean BBQ at Gen. The wait was going to be an hour and a half but we wanted it so bad that we accepted the challenge to … Continue Reading
Swiss Roamancing
Bürgenstock Resort – a Pampered Swiss Escape
One of the things that the past 6-years has taught me is that caring for and pampering ourselves from time to time is not a luxury, but a necessity. As adults … [Read More...]
Swiss Roamancing
Mendrisiotto – a Swiss Gem, Where Prehistoric and Medieval History Meet Art, Wine and Culinary Delights
In planning my recent trip to Switzerland, much to the surprise of travel experts, I wanted to plan the trip around a visit to Monte San Giorgio and the Village of … [Read More...]
South American Adventures
Sandboarding Atacama Desert in Chile – from Alex’s Adventure Diaries
Hiking the sand dunes in the Atacama Desert My thighs burn as I trudge up the steep sand dune and squint into the blaring sun. Mimicking Mads, I hold my board across my shoulders and focus on stepping on the … Continue Reading
Paso de Jama, Chilean Border Crossing to Argentina – from Alex’s Adventure Diaries
The barren border crossing building at Paso de Jama, between Chile and Argentina in the Andes, has a distinct lack of noise as travellers slowly shuffle their dusty backpacks forward in a semblance of lines. I … Continue Reading
Mountain Biking Death Road, Bolivia – from Alex’s Adventure Diaries
I see a few rocks falling down the mountainside towards me and my heart rate picks up speed. I could actually die here. Working my bike through the mudslide, I understand why the van that was supposed to follow us … Continue Reading
