The Travel Photographer: Camera Mishaps On The Road ~ Finding Grace and...
It seems I never stop learning when I’m on the road. Some of the most poignant lessons I’ve learned from my travels these past two years: expect the unexpected, always be ready for (photo)...
View ArticleThe Travel Photographer: On Pursuing Your Passion – 30 Things I’ve Learned
Quit your job, do what you love (for me – travel, shoot and write), get paid for it and live happily ever after. Sound too good to be true? Well it’s not. There are hundreds, thousands of folks out...
View ArticleThe Vacation Syndrome: Royal Pampering at Half Moon Resort, Jamaica
Five years ago, Mary and I were in Spain for the first time. Madrid, actually. So much to do, see, taste. There was no time to waste, we were tourists and we needed help. “Buenos dias, uhm… can you...
View ArticleAn Update: On Gratitude and Looking Ahead to 2012
It’s been quite the Thanksgiving weekend on my side – I got to stay offline for four whole days, disconnect from cyberspace and connect with family, especially my one year-old nephew. Waking up daily...
View ArticleDiving Belize’s Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef Atoll
Of all the activities and corners of Belize I’ve experienced for the past three years, I never made it to the great Blue Hole. Finally, a few days ago, I had the amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience....
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Soon come, Belize
A wonderful seven months in Belize have passed. I am back in the States for a short while — catching up with family, eating lots of my mom’s Ethiopian food and making plans. But it’s not goodbye, it’s...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Relaxing Belizean Style (#FriFotos)
This week’s theme over on Twitter’s FriFotos is style. I thought of this couple, relaxing in style on the dock at Sea Dreams Hotel, Caye Caulker, Belize.
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Architecture (#FriFotos)
Sunrise from the top of Caana, the tallest temple at the Maya archeological site of Caracol, in western Belize. Caanaa is also believed to be the tallest building or man-made structure in the country.
View ArticleThe Passport Party Project is in Belize
Back in March, I told you about the wonderful Passport Party Project, created by friend, fellow writer and traveler, Tracey Friley. I shared my live welcome, recorded while on Caye Caulker, for seven...
View ArticlePostcards of the Week: American Summer
My summers are often spent in the U.S. I travel east to west to visit loved ones, attend conferences or just catch a breath and enjoy my surroundings. Of course, the camera always comes with – but for...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Carrie Bow Caye, Belize
Gazing out at the reef and sea from Carrie Bow Caye. This is how I’d like my view to look like every Sunday; a girl can dream, can’t >> she? Find out more about this and other southern cayes, in...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Belize September Celebration Series
Continuing my month long photo series in honor of Belize’s vibrant, month-long September Celebrations for >>independence. Additional images of Belize are available on my stock site.The post...
View ArticlePostcards: Gardens of Chicago #Frifotos
When I read that this week’s Frifotos theme over on Twitter was gardens, my immediate thought was: Chicago! My first visit to the windy city was this summer, and Chi-town blew me away — the lake views,...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: An Update
Happy Sunday, folks! This is the longest I have been absent from the blog but October has been a whirlwind of a month, in a good way. I’ve been writing—assignments have been trickling in—and planning...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Afternoon in Venice Beach, California
A warm, breezy 80-degree afternoon in Venice Beach, California.The post Postcard of the Week: Afternoon in Venice Beach, California appeared first on SUNSHINE AND STILETTOS.
View ArticleWork Updates: Back from Guadeloupe & Publication News
I’m back from Guadeloupe Islands. What a breath of fresh air! An unpretentious, surprising archipelago with incredible soul and passion—reflected in the people, the food and landscape across seven...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Along the Atlantic shores of Guadeloupe
While waiting on our lunch to be served at the seafront Creole restaurant, La Rhumerie du Pirate, located on Grande-Terre, I decided to walk towards the shore to look around and admire the views of...
View ArticlePostcard of the Day: Portrait of A Guadeloupean Farmer
Sharing a second portrait of Mr. Alex, the proud sugar cane farmer I mentioned in my recent photo essay on Guadeloupe’s warm and >> friendly faces. You can view this image in high resolution on...
View ArticleDancing under the Shed in Belize (#FriFotos)
This Friday’s #FriFotos theme is love. What I love the most about travel are cultural experiences, especially festivals and rituals. In the above article for Moon.com, I tell the story of my first time...
View ArticlePostcard of the Week: Happy New Year from Belize!
Wishing everyone a joyous year ahead — or as they say in Belizean Creole, “Hapi Nyoo Yaa!” In case you missed it, listen to my live video message from Belize. Stay tuned for travel videos and more...
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