June 2017 NEWS: Finalist at the Award Ceremony I am a finalist in two categories for the Southern California Journalism Awards! The ceremony is June 25 at the Biltmore. I am honored to be included. There were 1200 entries for the 59th annual awards. Thank you to the Los Angeles Press Club for my nominations. I will … Continued
I am a finalist in two categories for the Southern California Journalism Awards! I am so honored and excited. Thank you to everyone who has supported me in my writing career. What are the Southern California Journalism Awards? The 59th Southern California Journalism Awards honor the best in broadcast, print and online media. There were 1200 … Continued
How are you celebrating the weekend before July 4th? Come to Culver City on July 2 and celebrate the 100th birthday with Wine, Music, Food and Friends! *Enjoy 15-20 Great Restaurants/Food Vendors and 15-20 Wine/Spirit and Craft Beer Vendors including many from Youngs Market, Martian Winery, Plough Family Winery, Obvious Wines, Boisset Winery, Spa Girl Vodka, … Continued
Will you love the Sugar Sand Festival in Clearwater Beach? I did love being at the amazing Sugar Sand Festival 2017! There is so much to do and discover in Florida. Enjoy my videos from my visit which show you the magical time we had together. VIDEO: 1 Let’s Go to Clearwater Florida for the … Continued
Do you love to wander and write about it? Do you wonder how to get started? I hope you will join in our 13th We Said Go Travel Writing Award. Share where you find freedom in our Summer writing competition. I am honored to be #28 on this list of Top 75 Travel Lifestyle Blogs & … Continued
When I was traveling in South East Asia on two long sojourns (11 months and 18 months), I learned about the fantastic low cost airline, AirAsia. I am happy to report that as of June 28, 2017 AirAsia will be flying to Hawaii. This is such great news. I love everything about AirAsia especially their tagline “Now … Continued
How do you define independence? Dictionary.com says: “freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.” Share your definition in our Independence Travel Writing Award this summer. Do you want to be completely free from the influence and support of others? I do not think so. I do not want that kind of … Continued
Thank you to Delta Sky Magazine for publishing my article about Fabien Cousteau and what is in his bag! Third generation aquanaut and ocean documentary filmmaker, Fabien Cousteau, was named one of the world’s sexiest explorers and spent 31 days underwater speaking to 100,000 students on six continents from the bottom of the sea. Cousteau’s … Continued
May 2017 NEWS: Time to TRAVEL! I am writing the news early this month as I will be spending over three weeks in Europe in May and going to six countries. Three of them I have never been to before and they will be countries #97, 98 and 99! I feel so very fortunate that I have … Continued
Do you wonder where to travel next? I love to go to the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show 2017 to get inspired for my next journey. Did you know that “L.A.’s Favorite Travel Show is Now the Nation’s Largest!” Put it on your calendar now! Join me February 24 – 25, 2018 at the Los … Continued