2016: Packing for Extended travel to multiple countries. When I left the States in December 2016 for long term travel, I decided to go with a carry-on suitcase and my 19 liter backpack. I continue […]
Category: By Year
When a 9 year old Visits
Wow, where to start? My nephew Trae and my daughter were with me here in Chicago for a week over New Years. It was a great experience. Being able to see and experience things in […]
BootsnAll’s Indie Travel Challenge 2012: 2012 Indie Travel List
BootsnAll is one of my premier go-to sites for travel related information. For anyone contemplating a RTW (round the world) trip. This is the place to start. Recently, they had a 30 Day Challenge, in which […]
2012 Blog in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,900 views in 2012. If […]
How To Tame A Monster
This week is very special for me. I am privilaged to be able to share my love of travel and new places with someone very close to my heart….my nephew, Trae. Trae is 9 years […]
2011 Round-up
Since it’s getting close to the end of 2011, I thought it fitting for me to post a round-up of people, places and events that occurred during the year. I’ve worked in three locations this year. Here […]
WHAT IS MY MOTIVATION?
02.12.2011 – 02.12.2011 Every day is an attempt to understand what makes Candy happy. What makes me tick? What is it that excites or motivates me? I used to be happy exploring as a travel […]
FEELING SORRY FOR MYSELF IN PROVIDENCE
17.07.2011 – 27.10.2011 So, I really want to get to where things are today and my upcoming plans…… But, first things first! Providence! Providence was interesting. On arrival at the location of my new apartment […]
Road Trips to remember
27.01.2011 – 05.04.2011 I wanted to break down my time in KC as most of it wasn’t really spent in KC, but road-tripping. I love a good road-trip and most of my KC co-workers decided […]
NEXT STOP….NOLA, AGAIN?
07.04.2011 – 10.04.2011 When I left New Orleans after MG, my Mom and Dad were getting ready to embark on a road-trip of their own. Mom mentioned NOLA. I was instantly ready to go. I […]
A Re-Discovered Life 