by Maureen Thompson | Nov 21, 2022 | Travel Tales
“If you’re unsure of where the trails lead, you’re on the right path.” Here in a country where kindness is the norm, there was an added degree of ease and serenity, something I could instantly feel when I walked through the villages. The...
by Maureen Thompson | Nov 6, 2022 | Travel Tales
The below story is from my visit to Eleuthera, one of the Out Islands of the Bahamas, in March of 2019. I booked a self-contained cottage on VRBO within walking distance to beautiful Twin Cove Beach. Last night while sitting out having a drink I was reading through...
by Maureen Thompson | Oct 21, 2022 | Travel Tales
This is my final day here in Zanzibar and I’m appreciative of how it lulled me into a peaceful pace and let me kick back and recharge. Life seemed simple here as I’ve watched it unfold just by sitting still. Men hauling fish from the water echoing sounds of...
by Maureen Thompson | Oct 14, 2022 | Travel Tales
Day one of my safari starts at 8am when Joshua, my driver/guide from Kilidove Tours & Safaris arrives at Korona House to pick me up. A tall slender guy in his early thirties he has a strong commend of the English language and as easy-going personality. It’s...
by Maureen Thompson | Oct 9, 2022 | Travel Tales
They say once you visit Cape Breton your heart will never leave. There is just something about this place that grabs a hold of you and captures your heart and soul. From the rugged coastline, the beautiful sunsets, the fresh salt air, and the many characters you’ll...
by Maureen Thompson | Sep 18, 2022 | Travel Tales
You know Cancun and Cozumel, but do you know the wonders of Merida Mexico and other parts of the Yucatan? Like many, I’ve been to the Cancun area multiple times, but last fall when I was looking for a quick and easy getaway, but with a different twist Merida came to...