Cranberries, History and Puppies in Carver, MA
Sometimes the most mundane errands can turn into a lovely adventure. My Dad lost his faithful companion, Yankee this past spring, and he’s really been missing the companionship and fun of a dog. We accompanied his wife and him to check out some Golden Retriever puppies in Carver, MA, a town an hour or so away […]
Don’t Skip: Montagu, South Africa
Intro to Montagu Known as the Gateway to the Karoo, Montagu is a quaint town known for fruit, hot springs and outdoor activities. A scenic, two-hour drive from Cape Town, Montagu makes a great weekend trip. If that’s not enough reason, Montagu’s location on Route 62 secures it a spot on the longest wine route in the […]
Nantucket in Winter
Nantucket Island has been the subject of countless books, legends, poems and song for hundreds of years. With its history as the center of the whaling industry in the northeast (in the late 1700s, Nantucket had 60% of New England’s whaling fleet) and its more recent popularity as a tourist destination, there’s no lack of […]
2013 Year in Food, Turtle-style
It’s no secret we enjoy great food and drink. Below are highlights from the different cities that we spent time in over the year. Hope you enjoy viewing our year in food as much as we enjoyed eating it! Houston This was the first time we spent an extended length of time in Houston, and […]
How Do You Barbecue?
A Survey in Barbecue Barbecue, barbeque or BBQ, all pronounced the same [bahr-bi-kyoo], but in the food and eating world this topic has many definitions that can spark heated debate. Pork or beef is probably the most highly contested, but sauce preference is pretty emotion-laden as well. In the US, barbecue is very regional, and […]
Exploring the Hillsborough River by Canoe
There’s more to Tampa, Florida, than Busch Gardens, beaches and shopping. Researching things to do during our days off in the area, we discovered that the Hillsborough River is a popular destination for canoeing and kayaking. The River flows from the Green Swamp near the origin of the Withlacoochee River (near Lakeland Florida) over 50 […]
Literacy Program in Laos: Big Brother Mouse
Big Brother Mouse Literacy Program A highlight of our visit to Luang Prabang was volunteering at The Big Brother Mouse literacy program headquarters. The project, which began in 2006, is Lao-owned and operated, and based in Luang Prabang. Big Brother Mouse publishes books in the Lao language (as well as in Lao/English), an important contribution, as there […]
Intro to Geocaching
Enjoy the outdoors? Hiking? Nature? A good puzzle or game of Hide-and-Seek? You might want to try your hand at Geocaching. We started in 2006 and have made it a part of our travels, both at home and abroad. Our first find was near Pt. Defiance in Tacoma, Washington and we’ve been hooked on “caching” […]
Getting Sick: Rural Cambodia vs. Bangkok
Getting Sick on the Road For most of us, getting sick while traveling is pretty high on the list of fears. It’s no fun to be ill no matter where you are, but being away from home in an unfamiliar setting and in many cases without access to services in your native language can be […]
Nectar of the Gods: Georgia Craft Beer
In honor of American Craft Beer Week I’ve taken a moment to share some local Georgia beers as well as a couple of other favorites. When most people think of “American” beer the names Budweiser, Miller and Coors probably come to mind, and rightfully so. These beer behemoths have a tried and true formula for selling their […]