‘Places’ Archives
Cadbury World
Dunedin, New Zealand is the home to a number of things: penguins, surf beaches, a famous train station, albatross, and Cadbury World. Cadbury World is a functioning chocolate factory. Pumping out tons of chocolate a day, Cadbury World supplies chocolate to New Zealand, Australia, and other lucky places. The factory gives regular tours that [...]
In your own skin
When you're comfortable in your own skin, it's THE best place to be. Because when you're comfortable there, when you can wear your skin with ease and grace, it means you are also comfortable with yourself. With your self. It means you love who you are, without condition or reservation--warts and all. Somebody once said, "The love affair you're [...]
Routeburn Track
New Zealand is a place of rugged beauty. Practically everywhere you look there are towering mountains, herds of sheep and beautiful, cascading waterfalls. But for me, the Routeburn Track is the most awesome of settings. The Track is one of New Zealand's Great Walks. Parts of the Track include country where the land of Gondor [...]
Around the table
Lives are hectic. It seems like we're always rushing here or there, and there's almost always something more to be done. All of which makes it harder to sit down together for a meal. Together. At the same time. This is one reason sitting around the table is such an awesome place to be. With friends or family and something to nibble on. It [...]
The mountains
I grew up in the mountains. Magic happens in the mountains. The sun shines bright in the clear, blue sky. Birds float on the crisp breeze, and foxes skitter over the snow. The snow. The snow in the mountains transforms from frozen water into ribbons of spun sugar. Beautiful. And awesome.
The Shower
One of my favorite places in the world to be is in the shower. The shower is different than the bath--which is also an awesome place. But in the shower, with the warm water continually washing over me, I feel as though it's rinsing away not just the usual dirt and grime; but also the worries, the fears, the nagging regrets that can cling more [...]
Abra de Runkuracay
The Inka Trail to Machu Picchu is one stunning view after another. The stones of the trail take hikers deep into the Andes, revealing the secrets of the ancient Inka. The pass at Runkuracay is not the highest on the trail, at 12,705 ft, but it is the most dramatic. Set just at the level of the clouds, a short climb on either side puts [...]
White Sands
White Sands National Monument is truly a natural wonder. Covering 275 square miles, it is the largest gypsum dune field in the world. With big, rolling hills of pure white sand there's nothing quite like it. Nestled in the Tularosa Basin of New Mexico, White Sands is something you have to see to fully grasp. Add it to your bucket list. [...]
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is home to the world-renowned San Diego Zoo. But it has a ton more to offer than just the zoo. The nation's largest cultural park houses 15 museums, performing arts venues, and gardens. With special kid-friendly events, carousel and miniature railroad, the park is a great family venue, as well as a fantastic place for adults [...]
Chillicothe, Missouri
Sliced bread is pretty awesome. Hence the saying, "the best thing since sliced bread." Chillicothe, Missouri, is awesome because it's the home of sliced bread. The first commercial bread slicer was installed in the Chillicothe Baking Company and the first loaf of sliced bread was sold right there in 1928. In 2007, Chillicothe officially [...]
