If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it's fatal
- Paul Coelho
“If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them — wherever you go.”
- Anthony Bourdain
Greece
Be Adventurous
I've traveled to at least 22 countries and have been detained by 3 separate Middle Eastern governments. I got stories. I was once offered to a price for marriage (not the first time).
A Jordanian Bedouin tribe member once offered 19 camels for my hand in marriage over a cup of Arabic coffee. 19 camels! That's a lot. Years later, it hit me, why 19 and not 20? What was that about? Luckily, I declined. Six months later, my cousin found them on eBay going for $250 a pop. What an insult. You gotta watch. Especially the exchange rates.
Pro Traveler Tip:
As much as Middle Eastern hospitality is genuine, many marriage arrangements are made over a simple cup of coffee...without the naive non-Arabic speaking Western tourist's knowledge. They just smile and nod their heads to be polite. But, be careful... If you suddenly hear a big "Zalghoutta" (a high-pitched ululation tongue trill - you know - like Shakira did in the Super Bowl) you may have just gotten yourself engaged... without even knowing it!
Gotta watch, gurrrl... gotta watch...
Syria
Syria
Some of my other Adventures
Unfortunately, I have lost a lot of pictures throughout the years so most of these are from when I was much younger and only a few countries I have been blessed to visit are represented
But, I got stories. Enough to write another book
Fun Fact: I was detained by 3 Middle Eastern Governments
Mediterranean Lifestyle
Culture & Cuisine
Life in the Mediterranean is about sharing good healthy meals together, dancing and celebrating life's best moments with your friends & family.
It's about so much more, but at its core are healthy cuisine, a sense of togetherness in spirit, a general spirit of savoring life ... and of course, The beautiful Mediterranean Sea
