Veronica James's Blog, page 172
June 14, 2014
Visiting a Monkey Sanctuary in Costa Rica
SO many cheeky monkeys… just look at those faces! Click to see more about this sanctuary or enlarge video >>
June 12, 2014
How to Plan a Family Vacation with Adult Kids
We’ve had this fantasy about whisking our entire family off to an exotic location for some time now. Imagine the five of us blissfully getting away from it all, laughing and sharing our experiences as we sip umbrella drinks while the sun sets into a tropical ocean.Putting together a family vacation after the kids are grown and living on their own seems like it should be a snap compared to traveling with toddlers, or worse yet, teenagers.
So why is it so hard?
With no roadside diaper changes, exploding sippy cup disasters… CONTINUE READING >>
June 10, 2014
A Patriotic Journey: Biking Washington DC’s National Mall
We were in a city like no other in America.
Or anywhere else for that matter.
We mounted our trusty wheeled steeds and headed out for a day of awe inspiring monuments and memorials. And we got to bust a few myths as well… CONTINUE READING >>
June 9, 2014
Biking the Monuments of Washington, DC
Your GypsyNesters ride the National Mall by bike – what fun!… See our full adventure at the National Mall here or enlarge video >>
June 8, 2014
Wachau Talkin’ About? Austria Along the Danube
In this region — far removed from any modern hustle and bustle — the river winds beneath church towers, vineyards, and ancient castle ruins as it passes the hamlets that dot the hillsides along the banks.No wonder the entire area has been named a UNESCO World Heritage… CONTINUE READING >>
June 5, 2014
Our Son Has One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the World
The Boy has just embarked on a new journey. He has accepted one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.He is now an Alaskan bush pilot (I suppose we should now call him “Captain The Boy”).
This is something he has wanted to do for a long time, and though I’m beyond-words proud of him for realizing a dream (and working extremely hard for it), I am not thrilled by… CONTINUE READING >>
June 3, 2014
Picture This: Fabulous Food Signs of Osaka’s Dotonbori
The competition for most eye-catching advertising is nearly as much of a draw as the food in Osaka, Japan’s Dotonbori District.When the crab restaurant Kani Doraku erected their giant mechanized crab sign back in 1960 they kicked off quite a craze of giant animated… CONTINUE READING >>
Restaurant on a Stick in Osaka, Japan
The ultimate food-on-stick experience! It’s dinner AND a show!… Find out more about Osaka or enlarge video >>
June 1, 2014
Perfectly Provincial in Bormes-les-Mimosas, France
Bonjour! It looks like they “filmed” Beauty and the Beast here!A day of provincial life as it has been for centuries, completely unpretentious. A place where the scent of flowers, coffee, and bread filled the air.
Then a surprise.
We came upon a pretty little lane on a really steep hill named Rue Rompi Cuou and discovered that it means… how should we put this?… bust your… no… let’s say Break Your… CONTINUE READING >>
