A Hill Tribe Woman’s View
Our pregnant trek guide from a mountain tribe taught us about grit and grace under pressure.
Tag Archives: Nature
A Sensual Trip to the Airport
Security screening never felt this good.
Kranji: Cycling Through Singapore’s Past, Present, and Future
In a two-hour bike ride, we discovered that Singapore’s backroads were in the front lines of the country’s future.
Snowshoeing in Niseko
My husband Noel and I went snowshoeing during our Spring Break Trip to Niseko in Hokkaido, Japan. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.
Two-Faced Fear
Just when we think we’ve conquered our fears, it finds another way to bring us down. But there are ways to beat it, again.
Learning to Survive a Mountain of Fear
My daughter and I tested our mettle against the cold, hard grip of fear during a trip to one of Japan’s winter playgrounds.
Making Our Own Happy Mementos
Family trips may not be free of conflict, but the memories of time together can often outweigh troubles. I learned this lesson after my youngest daughter created her own souvenir of our trip to a lavender farm in Tasmania.
Tassie Road Trip: A Fragile Patchwork of Landscapes
Our family drive from the west coast to the east coast of Tasmania had me singing the praises of its natural wonders. Yet, I also discovered that much of it could disappear unless we humans face the music on how our lives affect the world around us.
People’s Park: Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Fight or a little flight? My family and I wondered how to best settle differences during a vacation in Tasmania.
Windswept Wildflower 