Isla Taboga, Panama
Half of our Panama trip was spent on Isla Taboga. The small island, with a population of about 1,500, landed on our itinerary because of its close proximity to the […]
Tag Archives: Tourism
Foreign Findings: One souk, two souk, old souk, new souk
As you might have guessed, the fact that I’m growing two little human beings inside of me (both girls!) means that I won’t be traveling any time soon. Still, even […]
740 steps up, 940 steps down
I’d like to know whose idea it was to build a four story building on top of this massive rock. What deranged sadist decided that every poor sap who risks heart failure by climbing 700 steps needs to climb another 40 in order to really be at the top? Who is this cruel being?
Travel Fail: We gain a day in the Irish countryside
I realized this doesn’t sound like a fail. In fact, gaining a day sounds kind of impressive – especially when the International Date Line isn’t even involved. Losing a day […]
Friday’s Five Favorite Things: Ayr, Scotland edition
Pisa wouldn’t be so popular if it wasn’t for that building with the shoddy foundation. But the building, and it’s screwy way of standing up, does in fact exist, and […]
Travel Triumph: A rare sporting success in Scotland
Last week, a game played at a friend’s baby shower prompted speculation at the Shamblin household about which traits would be best (or worst) for our future offspring to acquire […]
Fridays Five Favorite Things: A trip with a purpose – to get our minds off cancer
In case you missed it, we found out that Andy has a cancerous tumor. If you need to, you can read up on all that here and then come back […]
Where I’ve Been: Somewhere unexpected, the Bogota flea market
You’ll have to bear with me on this post – it’s the first one I’m attempting while actually on a trip so this whole thing will be done from my […]
Friday’s Five Favorite Things: Along the Dubai Creek
Don’t think about pink elephants. Shame on you. You’re doing it aren’t you. What is it about people telling you not to do something that makes them want to do […]
Where I’ve Been: Dubai Fountain vs. Bellagio Fountain
This last weekend Andy and I went on a camping trip with some of my cousins. It was a huge success; in addition to roasting marshmallows, swimming in pristine swimming […]
Worldwide Shambles 