- Florida, Hiking, Jenny's Journal, Nature, North America, Outdoors, Road Trip, Trailer Tales, United States
Camping and Travel in Beverly Beach Florida
Camping and travel in Beverly Beach, Florida was really fun! I was there in February and it was in the low 40’s at night. It was even colder camping on the water. I could not get warm! I have a home in Florida and unlike many visitors from other states,…
- Florida, Jenny's Favorites, Jenny's Journal, North America, Outdoors, Road Trip, Trailer Tales, United States
Camping at KOA Lion Country Safari Florida
After spending several nights camping in Beverly Beach, we headed over to do some camping at KOA Lion Country Safari Florida. It was a relatively easy 4 hour drive as Florida is very flat. Arriving for Camping at KOA Lion Country Safari Florida As you pull into this kitsch style…
Travel to Taiwan during Quarantine
Recently, I’ve been waking up at odd hours, listening for the high-pitched ping of a doorbell and the flow of traffic outside. When I look out the window, I see some mopeds and blue delivery trucks pass by a street lined with storefronts displaying Chinese characters. Then I remember that…
How to Get to Tulum Mexico
I decided to study Spanish in Tulum Mexico. While I have visited many destinations in Mexico, including nearby Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, and Cozumel, this was my first time in Tulum. My arrival in Tulum, Mexico was not difficult, but took a little preparation. It is always a…
New England
There is a certain muted tone of the rugged New England coastline, softly melting to the sea. The color is not specific to one object, but more of an overall understated hue, that is subtle, yet inviting. The blur of green grass seamless with the lush trees, fades into cascading…
Once Upon a Time in Nisyros
When my husband and I decided to take an off season sailing trip in the Dodecanese Islands, we knew that it would be quiet, with many tourist services closed. We both love sailing, mingling with the local community, and as always, I was excited for a new photographic subject. We…
I Bought an RV Camper Trailer
Trailer Tales 6/5 Today is the day! I bought an RV camper trailer and I’m picking it up now! In just a few short weeks, I went from imagining what it might be like to wander in an RV, to actually preparing to take off in one. How Did I…
Buying a Camper Trailer
Looking at the amount of border closures and traveling obstacles due to Covid-19 restrictions, I have decided that I need to reinvent my Summer travel. Yes, I am actually looking into buying a camper trailer! I imagined myself exploring outdoor locations and connecting with nature, while maintaining social distancing. I…
March Madness
The annual rituals of March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day festivals, and Spring Break were unceremoniously canceled this year, overshadowed by the impending threat of what would become the most crippling pandemic of my time to date. Now March has come and gone, leaving only a blur of memories and dreams. …
Watching A Meteor Shower
As the Earth passes through the orbit of Halley’s Comet, I am sitting on my boat, staring West, out toward the Gulf of Mexico. The water is dead calm. I can hear a dolphin breathing somewhere in the darkness. Occasionally a fish jumps and the rings of the splash dissipate…
- Accommodations, Jenny's Favorites, Jenny's Journal, North America, Oregon, Portland, United States, Weekend Getaways
Best Portland Oregon Getaway
When I offered to attend a conference in #Portland, #Oregon, I had no idea I’d be staying on a poor farm. When I found out, I was both skeptical and curious. It turned out to be the best Portland Oregon Getaway! GETTING THERE Just 20 minutes from downtown, we arrived…
Pink and Green Cookie
This Morning Today I woke up feeling trapped. It started with a simple photo I saw online while perusing the morning news. It was of a pink and green cookie, the new Sakura Matcha flavor Oreo, being sold for Springtime in Japan. I could almost taste the creamy deliciousness of…
The Tradition of Cascarones
The tradition of cascarones, literally translated to “eggshells” in Spanish, is said to originate from China to Spain. Eventually it showed up in Mexico with the arrival of Marco Polo. Cascarones remain a tradition in Mexico, many Latin American countries, and even in some of the Southwestern United States. What…
Catamaran Ferry to Bodrum Turkey
It was sad leaving our sailboat and Greece, this morning, as we packed our bags and took the ferry from Rhodes to Kos. Then we had an adventure finding a place to do our many pounds of laundry, before picking up another catamaran ferry from Kos to Bodrum, Turkey. The…
A Day in Rhodes
After departing Symi, we set sail and arrived in Rhodes in time to spend a full day. Our Sail from Symi to Rhodes Wow! What a fantastic sail from Symi to Rhodes. We had 15 knots of wind on a broad reach, doing 6 to 8 knots on just the headsail…
