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The Year of Clarity

2020 is almost halfway through and it’s already been the most life-changing time in my life. Six months ago I decided to take the year off from 25 years of STAT travel to reflect in order to move forward. On January 4, I had ski accident and fractured my tibial plateau and I couldn’t walkContinue reading “The Year of Clarity”

Japan’s stairway to heaven

The Kumano Kudo is a mountainous ancient holy ground of Japan in the southern part of the Kii peninsula that pilgrims have been trekking for a thousand years. It’s been under the radar keeping a low profile until 11 STAT pilgrims arrived. Designated a UNESCO world heritage site, the Kumano has been “twinned” with theContinue reading “Japan’s stairway to heaven”

Summer of Love

I’m a true seasonal person. More than anything, I love the changing of the seasons. Probably because I was born and raised in Florida without seasons. I love the fact that there’s a certainty, a progress to the year that you can count on like nothing else in the world because the seasons will changeContinue reading “Summer of Love”

Puglia

I fell for Puglia in a big way. This beautiful discovery located at the southernmost “heel” of the Italy boot along the Adriatic Sea is an irresistible secret waiting to tell. From the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Sassi of Matera known as the city of caves and the fabulous and enchanting trulli’s inContinue reading “Puglia”

Guatemala

The cultural and geographic diversity in this small country is mind-boggling. It is home to everything from ancient Maya temples and Spanish Colonial Cities to cloud-shrouded highland villages and vibrant Caribbean towns not to mention the 3 spewing active volcanoes and untamed jungle areas. But evidently as we learned, what truly makes this country uniqueContinue reading “Guatemala”

MiNNihi

Welcome to the Edge of Wildness at Nihi Sumba, an island off the coast of Indonesia with 4300 square miles of high plateau, forests and untouched beaches and its own challenging surf break for Minnie’s 50th birthday celebration. I have been dying to experience this love of her paradise for years and it wasContinue reading “MiNNihi”

Mallorca

The magic of Mallorca, one of Spain’s Balearic islands in the Mediterranean known for its beaches, amazing landscapes, gorgeous mountains and the freshest of food, can be found everywhere. But the true magic comes from an incredible group of 14 courageous women and our local amazing guides, chefs, yogis and massage therapists that graced their presenceContinue reading “Mallorca”

Antarctica

It’s like nowhere else on earth. While the breathtaking landscape and wildlife are certainly well photographed by National Geographic and familiar in films like Shackleton, just being there immersed in it all, went well beyond my imagination. I’ve been manifesting this journey for 10 years and I can tell you that it was well worthContinue reading “Antarctica”

Tasmanian Devils

12 devilish ladies in the bush is just like it sounds and more. It was absolute perfection. Although we didn’t see any actual Tasmanian devils, we do know they exist in extinction since 2008 because of a facial tumor disease that has taken the population down…good to know. Tassie, as I now affectionately refer to thisContinue reading “Tasmanian Devils”

The Greek Way

My Ode to Greece begins here with its sapphire-blue waters, green-grassy hills with cyprus trees, olive groves and vineyards right along side ancient ruins and charming ports filled with boats and even octopus drying in the sun. My last visit to Greece was 40 years ago and I certainly don’t remember the beauty of thisContinue reading “The Greek Way”