The Top 7 Things I Learned About Traveling to India

I'm not going to mislead you. Traveling to India was a challenge. Traveling to any new place can be a challenge I think....but there are certain factors that can make one destination worse than the others. 

I found the trip from Dubai to India to be more than challenging. I'll give you a list of reasons why here in a bit. 

But in general, when the airport is chaotic, crowded and difficult to navigate, that can make things challenging. When the check-in agent doesn't know what yo do with your US passport because you're the only Americans on the flight and likely the only Americans that he's encountered in the past 3 months, that makes this challenging...and unnerving. 

Sushi 101 Houston

You guys know I'm always looking for something fun (and cheap) to do. 

I love to cook and try new cuisines....so I saw a Groupon for a Sushi 101 class and purchased it without hesitation. For $45 I would learn the sushi basics and have some fun.

Stony Mountain Vineyard and Charlotte, NC because, wine and fall.

A few weekends ago I used my standby privileges to visit Charlotte, North Carolina. 

I never thought of Charlotte as a place to visit, it's more of a stop over city to me but (shrugs) I've been wrong before. Thanks to a close friend and her network of friends, my eyes have been opened to a whole new world. And that's what happens when you travel, folks. 

Do Something Different! Weekend Nature Hike in Brazos Bend State Park

The forecast for the weekend boasted temperatures in the lo 70s high 80s. To a Houstonian like me, who is constantly seeking shelter from the oppressive summer sun, that's like leaving a fat kid in a bakery overnight. Fall was upon us. Every park and all the patios in the city would be teeming with people, eager to enjoy one of the few days when Houston experiences perfect weather. 

How I Traveled to 5 Different Countries Using Only 7 Vacation Days

You read that right - 5 countries.

I posted this on Facebook yesterday and the comments it received gave birth to this blog post. Everyone wanted to know, HOW?!?!

So I'm going to share.....How I traveled to 5 countries in 2015 and only used 7 of my vacation days.