WWOOFing Switzerland
When I tell people I am from Nebraska, they just assume that I grew up on a farm.  Little do they know that I actually come from a city with almost 1 million people (including the surrounding areas).  So, when I told people that I was going to “live” on […]

First Day as a Swiss Farmer

Swiss Cheese in the Swiss Alps 7
School is wrapping up here at DoDEA (Department of Defense Dependents Schools) and the main question for polite conversation has been “So, do you have any summer plans?”  The looks and reactions I have been getting to my “I’m “moving” to Switzerland for a month to learn to make cheese!” […]

Swiss Cheese Making: The Why, What, Where and How

I’m pretty sure you could put me on any beach in the world (albeit that it is hot) and I will think that I am in paradise.  Put a cold Mojito in my hand and I just may never want to leave.  However, there was something different about the Thai […]

A few Islands of Paradise: Thailand

Bangkok is a city much like many other big, bustling cities.  It has the subway and public transportation.  It has the taxicabs not really caring about the other cars on the street.  It has a wide range of food and things to do.  But for me, Bangkok was my first […]

One Night in Bangkok Makes a Hard Man….Well, want to ...

I have never been anywhere in Asia.  I have traveled a ton though, knowing that I love embracing and getting to know other cultures.  I have also eaten my fair share of spring rolls, pad thai and Thai iced teas to know that I love Asian cuisine (and that is […]

Why I Loved Asia (not the band, even though they ...

Paris:  The City of Love!  Or, if you are me, it is the city of boring museums. Ok, please do not stone me quite yet before hearing out my explanation.  I had high hopes and visions of a romantic Paris, just like everyone else.  I wanted Andy and I to […]

Paris, France