Flat Bridge in Jamaica

Cuban food truck Lucy Im home the flavor of Cuba

Pikes Peak sunset

Pikes Peak sunset

Roadtrip to the Garden of the gods

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Today's Daily Escape is from Venice Italy. Take a ride on a vaporettos (ferries) and be in the moment.

No rain

Day two of no rain its starting to feel like Summer

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Puerto Rican Day Parade 2015 Denver Colorado

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Exploring the 16 Street Mall downtown Denver and we ran into this Mini Donut stand and you know we had to have some. Made fresh right there. OMG they are so good. I promise I only had 1. Yes 1. LOL

Weekend roadtrip

Finally get a chance to do a little road trip to Denver visit some friends and partake in a friends College graduation. Work as been holding me hostage from traveling but the travel gods have open the road and I'm on it with the wind in my face and the sun in my eyes. Its travel time somewhere.

Just hope the weather plays along. No rain and hail today please

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Traveling to the Middle East

I was having a conversation with some friends about traveling to the Middle East region and whether or not I should go if given the chance to visit. My answer was yes, yes and yes! I’m so ready to go. But for many, as with some of my friends. When we think of the countries in the Middle East, we automatically think violent, War, Death! The possibilities of being kidnap, injured or have some horrific things happen to you or those traveling with you. Putting yourself in harm’s way unnecessarily or playing with fire as they say, is how many people sees it. 

But there’s another side of the Middle East Region that are far more different from what we hear and see in the news. There’s a culture, people, history, food, music lifestyle and so much more waiting to be explore. For those who believe in the Bible, it will come to life when you get to visit, see and touch some of those historic things or places that you’ve heard about all your life or read in the Bible. 

When I had the chance to be in Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar; I had the opportunity to experience a little bit of Middle East culture and see how a predominantly Muslim country operates. I must tell you it was way more than I expected. Kuwait is one of the riches country in the world. Their malls are amazing and they have some great road. The food is so good. fresh and spikey. Qatar is like a party central. You feel like you’re in Manhattan New York on a weekend night ready to party and explore the city. Abu Dhabi and Dubai is like a fairytale come through. All these magical and amazing buildings in the middle of the desert that you would never expect to see there. 

For example, these seven countries are so rich in early civilization history, way of life, religions, and birth of so many things we do today are an example of missed opportunities to explore and see the beginning of time and where we as a people have come from through the years;

1.Egypt; which dates back to the time of the pharaohs with Millennia old monuments that are still along the Nile River; the colossal Pyramids; the Valley of the Kings tombs in Luxor, and The capital Cairo, which is home to the Ottoman landmarks such as the Muhammad Ali Mosque. Currently, there are major Conflict in some areas at the moment since the ousted of their countries leaders and the division of different religious groups.

 2.Jordan; home to the famed archaeological site of Petra, the Nabatean capital dating to around 300 B.C.E. , and Jerash is one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman towns in the world. Having some unrest at the moment in some areas.

 3.Iraq; home to the oldest civilizations in the world with its capital Baghdad ( known as Babylon the great city). You can still see many of the temples there today in great condition. The moon god temple; UR of the Chaldean where Abraham is from, and the city of Nineveh where Jonah was swallowed up by the big fish and spit out on land. Currently there is a brutal war on the people as the country tries to take a stand against extremist groups. Lot of fighting and killing with the extremes group terrorizing the people. Would not recommend going there at this time.

 4.Iran; with one of the world’s oldest civilizations beginning with the formation of the Proto-Elamite and Elamite kingdom in 3200–2800 BC. Also known as Persian. Have a bad hobbit of arresting and charging western tourist with being a spy. Taking a big chance going there.

 

5.Saudi Arabia; the birthplace of Islam and home to the two most sacred mosques in the Islamic religion, the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca which is the place of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, and Medina’s Masjid an-Nabawi, the burial site of the prophet Muhammad. These two sites are considered to be the two holiest places in Islam. Very strict Islamic rules which are regulated by religious police. Women have no rights and they conduct a lot of  executions for crimes.

 

6.Turkey; Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı), at 5,165 m is the country’s highest point and legendary landing place of Noah’s Arkand also the area where the Hittites people are believed to be from. Constant conflict in some area.

 

7.Syria; where agriculture and cattle breeding appeared for the first time in the world. The capital Damascus, is mentioned many times in the Bible. In the middle of all the fighting from other countries that surrounds them, they are dealing with their own conflicts.

This small window of opportunity to visit these areas has left me hungry for more and so looking forward to the day when I can visit other areas just like that and get to explore and experience like I really wanted to.

For many years millions of people have dreamed of traveling to Cuba, but wasn’t able to do that because of relationship with the US and other countries who had embargos on the island. If it can happen in Cuba after many years of embargos and bitter relationship between , I do believe it can happen there. What’s your thoughts on this?

Luminous Lagoon in Trelawny Jamaica

The Luminous Lagoon located in Trelawny, Jamaica is on my number one must see places when I visit Jamaica again. I wanted to witness and experience this for myself on my last visit but time just didnt permit. Seem I just couldnt find myself in the area at night. A friend who was visiting and able to see send me these pictures.The brackish water which is a mixture of salt and river water from the  Caribbean Sea and the Martha Brae River creates the perfect evironment for the Algae to thrive because of the mixture of nutrients from red mangrove tress. The algae are not piosonous  and sometimes contain high levels of ammonia

River water

Until you get to experience swimming in a crystal clear, cold, fresh river water. you haven't truly had a river experience yet!

They are so sweet

You know its that time of the year and they are everywhere. Don't you want some?

On the beach

Travel wind

Where will Summer take you

Somewhere in the Caribbean there are beautiful beaches, delicious foods, and world class entertainment awaiting you this Summer.

Bondi beach

Place you long for

Some nights we dream of a place we long to be even when we were just there. But that place is where we let loose like a goose and have some of the best times of our lives. Do you have a place that you long for?

Colorado crazy weather

This crazy Colorado weather done lost its mind. Hail  Thunderstorm  tornado watch flash-flood  its going down

Result Kickboxing after long vacation

After eating all that good food in Jamaica, I had to go back to Kickboxing class. First night and my body was in shock and this was just the warm up. No mercy after a long vacation in the sun. The music playlist was 80s music and the song was “what a feeling, keep believing”. But my body was singing. What are you doing? when are you leaving? The instructor served it and so I had to give it all I had. Yes, I was believing. And this Monday night is "bring a friend night". So, if you're in Colorado Spring and up for the challenge come check it out, just let me know by now and Sunday. You'll love it. Great people and amazing full body workout at Results Kickboxing Colorado.

Puerto Rico

Today’s daily escape is from the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico. Even though it’s a U.S. territory, it still has its own culture and way of life. I was just talking to someone who is a native and the conversation took me back to my last visit. The food, the people, culture and oh, if you love dancing Salsa, you’re in the right place. I was all over the place in two weeks stopping at Mayaguez, Ponce, Aguadilla, Carolina, Bayamon, San German, Guayanilla, Aguada, Coamo, Quebradillas, Guayama, and the Capital San Juan. Did I have a good time? Yes I did. And will when I return real soon.

Explore your world

Inspiring everyone to pack their bags and set off on an adventure to explore our world.

Adventure or Comfort Zone?

So many people are dreaming, wishing and hoping to one day travel to that destination they have dreamed about so many years but are reluctant to do so because they are afraid. You have to make a choice. I know which one I'm going to choose, how about you?

This can be you

Summer is coming to town

Summer is coming to town. Where will it find you?

Have a great weekend

Have a great weekend. I know I will enjoying these Red Velvet cookies

Travelwander weekend

This weekend get your “Travelwander”on! Explore your neighborhood, head to the park, wander the beach or lake...Get out there and enjoy the wanders of wandering! Share your experiences.

Exploring the Royal Gorge in Canyon City Colorado

Welcome to the page

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Peaceful River

This river at the Mystic Mountain Rainforest in Ocho Rios Jamaica is so peaceful. I could lay down here on the banks and go to sleep all day and it wouldn’t matter because the peace and tranquility that flows calms the nerves and refreshes the soul.

Travel gift

One of my friend did a road trip recently and this is what she got me.

Jamaican flag selfies

taking some selfies with a Jamaican flag in backgroung

Fresh fruits along the road in Jamaica

Had the pleasure of traveling across Jamaica with Ms Nancy on her first visit to Jamaica and I'm telling you it was epic. Didn't do what we planned but we had fun traveling from Montego Bay, Negril, kingston, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, and more. visiting as many as 11 of the 14 Parishes. Now that you've dont this many more travels await you my friend. Share some of your pictures with the rest of the page

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Sunset over the caribbean sea from atop margaritaville in Montego Bay Jamaica

Curry goat rice & peas veg and a mango blend drinks was on point. The goat was so tender falls of the bone. My my my my my

Enjoying the day out and about at North Cheyenne Canon

Can you just picture yourself enjoying a relaxed ride on a bamboo raft down this river. Well,you can the next time you visit Jamaica.

It's never too late or too early to start living the life you've always wanted to live traveling the world

So I decided to go for a early morning workout through the Garden of the gods and it started to rain while you could see it snowing on top of the mountain. As I got closer to the base of the mountain it was a mixture of rain and snow. Ahhh the good life. Colorado. You get to experience all the seasons. Check out this herd of deers I came across. Nice and cool out.

May the luck of the Irish be with you today! Happy St Patrick's Day! Be safe and have fun

Over 400 million vacation days went unused last year and one can only imagine how many will end up that way this year. I can tell you this, NONE will be mine. Question is, how many will you let go unused?

Traveling allows you to see and enjoy the natural beauty of where ever you go.

The weather is changing and the water is calling. Summer is almost here