If you don’t know this about me, I am terrified of flying. It’s stupid. Ridiculous, I know. And it wasn’t always that way or I probably never would’ve set foot on that tiny, surely unreliable Twin Otter to fly over the Himalayas to Lukla from Kathmandu.
I was honoured to be nominated by fellow author and traveller, Brenda (@BrendaLeeFree) for Thomas Cook’s Explore the Elements photo competition. Each contestant is required to choose four photos that represent the four elements: Fire, Earth, Water and Air It was so hard to narrow my thousands of […]
Three years ago Hotel Carlton Gent was bought and redesigned by three brothers. The oldest brother, Steven, had this dream of running a hotel and in a very sibling way managed to get the other two brothers on board. It was great getting the chance to talk to […]
Lately I’ve had a lot of readers asking me what my siblings have been up to since the family trip ended. “What are they doing now? Where do they live? Where did they end up?” I thought I would start with a quick blog from Ammon, since he […]
Hey guys, could I possibly ask another favour on top of all that you already do for me?!?! A few people have brought National Geographic’s Traveller of the Year to my attention and have nominated me. If you guys feel I inspire you as a traveller, I would […]
YESSSS!! I got my new passport!!!! I’m set for the next ten years. Yippeee, I’m off on the next adventure!!!! Oh wait…. I almost forgot. **turns around and sits back down** I’m an author now. Write first, travel second. I can only imagine what the postman must’ve […]
Last night, Kees and I arrived at nearly 2am in Brugge, Belgium after a 3.5 hour drive south from Alkmaar, Holland. I’m still so excited about the gorgeous Hotel Jan Brito and all of the wonderful details and decorations from former centuries. They have spoiled us with […]
This is too funny!! So Bree and Ammon both flew out of Vancouver today and when they arrive in their destinations, they will be on the same time zone…. but LOOK at this weather. Manzanillo Mexico Winnipeg, Canada I know who I’d rather be! I’m so […]
There is a GREAT offer at the end of this POST! I was very excited to receive this larger-than-I-expected package of designer travel clothes from my first-ever clothing sponsor! I met Diane Kroe by chance in November as we were walking out of Circle Craft in Vancouver, […]
After no communication for nearly ten years, Baagii, a major character from “I Grew My Boobs in China” Vol. 1 of Sihpromatum series, came to visit us in Holland. I was very interested to know more about Baagii and have learned so much about him during his week […]
After successfully capturing our Mongolian friend Baagii, who is featured in “I Grew My Boobs in China”, we promptly got ourselves lost on the way home. We have been to Schiphol, Amsterdam dozens and dozens of times, either picking up friends or departing on various trips of […]
About a week ago, I connected with a new travel friend on Twitter. Her interest in the Silk Road had me instantly interested, and when she asked if I was going to the Vakantiebeurs (Holiday Fair) in Utrecht this week I said, “The what now?” Ever since she […]
Baagii our guide, translator and most importantly friend from our Mongolian adventures in “I Grew My Boobs in China” is arriving in Holland tomorrow!!! We received a FB message from Baaggii on Tuesday night saying,“How r u Maggie. i guess what I’m going there soon […]
Now settled back in the flatlands of Holland, it’s hard to believe that only a few weeks ago I was breathing the crisp mountain air in Canada. Within the last couple of years I have skied in French (Mont Blanc) and Swiss (Leukerbad) Alps. Both were so […]
Was excited to find Baagii from “I Grew My Boobs in China” on FB after nearly 10 years. We were surprised and happy to learn that he lives in Sweden, only hours away from us here in Holland!! I think this calls for a small road trip in […]
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