A few days ago, I was finally able to watch “The Way”, a film starring Emilio Estevez and dad Martin Sheen. It was also produced and directed by Emilio himself. The Estevezes apparently trace their roots back to Galicia, Spain where the story takes place. I was so engrossed in the film that for the…
Category: Planning and Daydreams
How to Make Your Dream Trip Happen
Each of us has a Dream Trip; something that we hope to do SOMEDAY. But for a lot of people, the trip fails to takeoff and so SOMEDAY becomes NEVER. But given practical problems like a hectic schedule or economic constraints (a fancy way of saying being broke), how can the dream trip become a…
A Step Closer to the Camino de Santiago
Last August, I wrote about how I missed a talk by Australian professor and Camino guide Marc Grossman, lamenting how frustrated I was that I missed it and how going to this pilgrimage is really a lifelong dream of mine. So imagine my delight when four months later, on Christmas Eve last…
Solo in Europe: Barcelona Here I come!
ABOUT THE SOLO IN EUROPE SERIES A year ago, I grabbed the opportunity to travel to Europe on my own. It was a trip that took several months to daydream about but only one month to prepare for. I will be posting an account of the trip, albeit a little late, over the next couple…
Lonely Planet’s Top 10 best value destinations for 2011
via Lonely Planet Worried that the economy might put a crimp in your travel plans next year? Never fear: travel doesn’t have to break the bank. Your currency may be depressed, but that doesn’t mean you have to be; there are still many destinations around the world that can be enjoyed on the cheap. If…