A to Z of the Wild Kingdom
How many of these creatures can you identify? Below are 26 photos we’ve taken from our travels. When you are ready to see the answer, hover over the photo and it will appear. The key at the bottom of the page shows where in the wild kingdom the photos were taken. Post how many you […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Love
Trying to make the most of our weekend between working in Salt Lake City, UT and Grand Junction, Colorado we came peeling into Moab near dark on a Friday afternoon. Dead Horse Point State Park was on our way into town so we stopped to catch a glimpse before the sun set. As we pulled […]
“What’ll Ya Have?” at The Varsity
If you haven’t been to The Varsity . . . On everyone’s list of top to-do’s in Atlanta, The Varsity is somewhere you have to visit. With its retro decor, tiled walls and famous greeting of “What’ll ya have?” this little hot dog stand is a true Atlanta icon. Originally set up with nearby Georgia Tech students […]
Quite An Honor
We are SO excited that a photo we took on our most recent visit to Japan was chosen by the folks at Frommers to serve as back cover art for their newest Japan guide book. We originally submit the photo for a contest they were running. It caught the eye of one of the editors […]
Kauai’s Chickens: Charming Mischief Makers
Kauai’s chickens rule. They stop traffic in downtown Lihue and beg like squirrels in local parks. You can find them at the beach, in the forest, and crowing outside your window at all hours. The population of Kauai’s chickens is much higher than that of humans. They survive on fallen fruit and other scraps, […]
5 Fun Southeast Asian Taxis
From the simple cyclo to the most decked-out, sparkly tuk tuk, getting a ride in Southeast Asia is an adventure. Having evolved from the need to navigate narrow streets quickly, efficiently and cheaply, these vehicles can whisk you from one side of town to the other, usually with ease. Just be sure to negotiate a […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination
Illumination has many interpretations, from the simple brightening with light, to a deeper spiritual or intellectual enlightenment. In India, both of these concepts seemed to constantly be at play. Major temples and structures glow in the night, an ever-present reminder of their importance. Colorful, twinkly lights adorn restaurants and shops, inviting people to enter. There […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Resolved
Starting off a new year, most of us at least think about resolutions. Typically, we want to diet, get a new job, save money, manage stress. Facebook and social media are chock full of these sentiments and promises. While it’s a great impulse to try and better oneself, some of these common resolutions seem a […]
A Year in Food: 2012
A look back at 2012 through our Foodie Eyes!
Weekly Photo Challenge: Our Year in Pictures, 2012
Here we are on the last day of 2012. The cliche is true: time flies. We began the year with the last few stops of a 10-month journey. On New Year’s Day 2012 we visited the Erawan Shrine in downtown Bangkok, Thailand. The shrine isn’t old, but is a very important site and a testament to spirituality […]