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It's Jordon's graduation from AUD and there's a plan in place to surprise him. Follow Shawn as he plots his […]

What a fantastic way to spend the end of 2014! I loved every minute I spent exploring Qatar with Gavin, Jordon, […]

During the Summer of 2014, Jordon and I spent three weeks exploring the history, architecture, sites, and (absolutely delicious) food […]

Ghibli Museum is an absolute must-see for anyone visiting Japan. Located on the west side of Tokyo, the museum showcases […]

Twenty miles south of Kyoto sits the quiet city of Nara, a location wholly unique from the other cities we visited […]

During our stay in Kyoto, Japan - we had the unique pleasure to stay in the Village Kyoto Hotel located […]

On our fourth day in Kyoto we roamed through the city, finding our way to the Nijo Castle, Imperial Palace, […]

Monkeys, Monkeys, Monkeys! During our daylong excursion to the Arashiyama District of Kyoto, we visited the Iwatayama Monkey Park – a scenic […]

My first trip to Japan started out like a dream. Perhaps it is the amazing design work, the gorgeous kimonos, […]

What is it like teaching at VCU in Qatar so far? Fabulous! With a beautiful campus, outstanding facilities, and dedicated […]

We love our new accommodations in the Diplomatic Area of West Bay, Doha. Ironically, we are located on the 26th […]

"We are moving to Qatar!" Believe it or not, these five simple words have been met with a range of contrasting […]

I have some good news to share! In January of 2014 I will be moving to Doha to teach within […]

My final post about my trip to Hong Kong is a tea exhibition. You might be wondering why the focus on […]

To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect of Hong Kong. Would it be a city filled with cultural […]

In honor of Jordon's 30th Birthday this year, we decided to celebrate with a travel adventure to Muscat, Oman. This […]

There are moments in life when u feel more cared for than you ever expected. When friends step up for […]

Crystal Mountain is a hidden jewel in Thompsonville Northern Michigan offering a family retreat for all seasons. As first time visitors, […]

One of the highlights of our trip to Mackinac Island was a sunset sail around the straights of Mackinac. Chartered […]

This is our second summer vacation to one of my favorite locations in Michigan - Mackinac Island (aka Mackinaw Island). The […]

Touch down Detroit! I'm not actually a huge Lions fan, but I am a fan of my home state of […]

Family vacation in Michigan is something I look forward to every Summer. Not only do I appreciate the lovely mild […]

During my trip to Norway this May for the DRS // CUMULUS 2013 Conference, I had the opportunity to do […]

Wondering what I did on the "tourist side" of things during my trip to Norway? Here's a whirlwind view of […]

The Norwegian Constitution Day is the National Day of Norway and it is an official holiday observed on the 17 […]

The Norwegian city of Oslo weaves together classic architecture with contemporary design into a rich fabric of visual culture. Surrounding […]

During my recent trip to Oslo Norway for the DRS // CUMULUS Conference, I had the unique opportunity to attend […]

One early morning last week, I boarded a bus with my class for a day long adventure to Al Ain […]

We had a blast at the 2013 Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) in Dubai this Saturday afternoon. Exhibitions, […]

It seems like this always happens. We cook up a yummy dinner (like last nights coconut curry chicken) and we […]