When I started my blog in 2013, this was my original post for why I called it a romanced life. I am bit of a word nerd, and when researching “romance” I found it has no Latin or Greek root. Romance originated during the Middle Ages, and at first...
It took me a couple of days to make my way from Bali to Java before landing back in Dubai to grab a bag I left, say hello, and venture off to the Holy Land. Jim picked me up from airport and brought me an amazing dessert, as if he...
At 2:30am a car picked me up from my hotel, and we headed towards the mountain. I joined up with three other girls as Noame equipped us with flashlights and led us into darkness. The path was rocky and steep. I hadn’t hiked in weeks and my body was...
I decided to start my trip off in Bali with a detox. Traveling for two and a half months had definitely started to take its toll on me. Part of traveling is experiencing the people, culture, and food. At home, I’m used to my routine of rigorous workouts and mostly healthy...
I arrived in Durban late at night in front of a crazy bus stop. I found a cab and the driver phone Roydon to get directions on where to go. We eventually arrived in the beautiful neighborhood where I would be spending the next few days. Roydon showed me to my...
My first night in Coffee Bay, I went to visit the local Jonga tribe to eat traditional food and partake in the traditional Xhosa dancing. The Xhosa language is the African language with the clicking. I have tried to do it, and it is much harder than it sounds! ...
It was a six hour bus ride to East London (I obviously slept the whole way), and a two hour shuttle up to Hogsback. It is a beautiful mountain town heavily influenced by renewable energy, organic gardening, and alternative living (has my name written all over it). Perfect! I...
Jeffrey’s Bay has a Rastas feel to it, especially when staying at Island Vibe. Most people extend their stay or end up returning back to visit their newfound family they have made with the staff and other travelers. My first night there, I had an amazing private room with...
The drive to Brentonwood was full of music, dancing, and beautiful views. Well, I actually slept most the way. I think I have a problem. Put me in a moving mode of transportation for more than 30 minutes, and I’m out (not a good road trip partner unless I’m...
Today 2- Dec- 2014 Today I roamed the streets and explored some more markets. I chatted with the owner of a cute Mexican food stall I had found. Flor has a Latin accent, so I asked where she is from. She is from Mexico and married an Afrikaans man. ...
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