by Vanessa | Jan 12, 2012 | FarAway, Inspiration Page, My guides, Oman, The Middle East
I’d like to tell you a bit about our recent trip to Oman, officially called the Sultanate of Oman. While we went there primarily to seek some sun and rest in the middle of the long English winter (read: we started with 5 nights in a family-geared sea-side resort...
by Vanessa | Jun 4, 2011 | features, Mexico, North America
I was so excited when Laura Shippey, design director for girls at Crewcuts, suggested to report on her family getaway to the Yucatan for BozAround. Not only have I not covered this part of the world, but I am also a HUGE fan of Crewcuts, a brand you would only know if...
by Vanessa | Apr 23, 2011 | Brazil, Sabbatical, South America
We are finishing our Round the World today. Last stop, Rio de Janeiro. Right where we started, five months ago. As I write this last post before we head back to London, I am reminded of these buddhist words of wisdom, which I quoted when we were in Burma early...
by Vanessa | Apr 23, 2011 | Brazil, Fresh air, My guides, Sabbatical, South America
As in Up (a favorite DVD night during our round the world), we followed Mr Fredricksen’s dream of seeing the largest waterfalls in South America and headed to Iguazu falls. Impressive..really. Nature is stronger than Man (i hope) As the falls lie exactly at the...
by Vanessa | Apr 15, 2011 | My guides, Sabbatical, Sea Sand Sun, South America, Uruguay
I am experimenting posting from my iPad…sorry if it doesnt come out all nice and clean. I lost ONCE AGAIN something somewhere!! This time, it’s the plug of my computer, which is now out of battery. This is the most frustrating part of our round the world,...
