Veronica James's Blog, page 146
March 17, 2016
TripAdviser Thinks We Rock—Check Us Out!
So proud to be honored by TripAdvisor!
“Who says millennials do it better? When it comes to travel, age is but a number. As you think about retirement and all that free time you’ll have, consider taking a different approach.
TripAdvisor rounded up 20 baby boomer travel bloggers as inspiration to get out there and travel”… SEE ‘EM ALL >>
March 13, 2016
A Real Irish Pub Crawl (in Ireland, they just call ’em pubs)
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, your GypsyNesters take a look at some real Irish pubs, you know, the kind actually in Ireland—so we suppose that they’re simply called pubs.We’re guessing none of these public houses would ever dare to ruin a perfectly good pint by turning it green… CONTINUE READING >>
March 10, 2016
We Ruined Ourselves in Osaka, Japan
Kuidaore, a Japanese word meaning “to ruin yourself with extravagant food,” has become synonymous with the city of Osaka.
How could we possibly not love this place?
We jumped right in… CONTINUE READING >>
March 6, 2016
We Ended Up in Jail in Heidelberg, Germany
How did we land ourselves in the pokey in one of Germany’s most charming towns? You’re going to have to read on to find out… CONTINUE READING >>
March 1, 2016
BAM! Meet us in Vegas, Baby!
It’s fun, it’s fabulous, it’s Vegas-baby! Come join us for a big time at the BAM – we’re speaking this year! CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE! >>
February 27, 2016
How Did We Not Know About the Gullah People of Georgia and South Carolina?
Your GypsyNesters hit the Lowcountry!
Join us as we learn about the colorful culture and delicious cuisine of the wonderful Gullah people.
Stranded on the Sea Islands after slavery ended, the Gullah founded their own language and made their own way under harsh circumstances… CONTINUE READING >>
February 25, 2016
Our Most Stupid/Funny Mistake: What Made Us Think We Could Ever Live in an RV?
We had just purchased our first motorhome, a beat-up old guy we named BAMF (as in Bad Ass MoFo), on eBay for $3,000. What could possibly go wrong?
We found out on day one when David got into an uncomfortably sticky situation… CONTINUE READING >> 
February 21, 2016
Charms of the Chagga People of Tanzania
The Chagga family philosophy extends beyond their borders; they believe that all of humankind is family.
Our stay in the tiny village of Rau, near the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, immersed us in a culture that welcomed us as next of kin.
Follow your GypsyNesters as we travel deep into Tanzania, learning from the Chagga about dance and music, farming and playing, family and friendship… CONTINUE READING >>
African Dancers Perform The Hunt in Tanzania
The fantastic Kilimanjaro Wizards perform a hunt – complete with flame eating!.. See more about the dance!
Dancing, Drumming, and Playing with the Chagga of Tanzania
We explore the dance, the music and the play of the Chagga People of Tanzania, Africa!.. See more about the Chagga!
