Slow Travel

I wanted to go to Italy for the music, food, art and history! I ended up not getting to dive into the music part because in 2021 Covid restrictions were still very prevalent.

My husband was an anthropology major in college. He always wanted to see Machu Picchu. We took the family to Machu Picchu for his 50th birthday and our 20th anniversary!

I went on an all women’s surf, yoga, and empowerment retreat with 10 other women from around the world!

As the world's most popular long-distance walking route, the Camino is legendary in the hiking community. It was absolutely a bucket-list item for me to take in the Spanish culture, immerse myself in the spiritual tradition, and enjoy tramping through the beautiful vistas of the Camino de Santiago.

It was my dream country since I was a child. My love for their language and animation culture was a big part of my childhood hobbies. The trip was planned at the start of the pandemic when many Asian countries were affected but had not yet reached Europe. Luckily, I decided to go!

My friend suggested going long ago, so we started to plan the trip even before Covid, but Covid came, and it was postponed until then. This is an unusual trip for me, not the type of trip I would do on my own. It was the best opportunity to test my resilience!

Food, shopping, weather & golf

Visiting family friends, and the 4th of July parade

Sedona is suuuuch a magical place! For me, Sedona feels like Eden: a true Heaven on Earth.

Whenever I need rest and rejuvenation in nature, I always venture to Sedona to recharge.

Born and raised in St. Louis so this is the itinerary I recommend to my friends when visiting :)

I’ve always been really curious about Morocco and wanted to see the desert.

A Thanksgiving visit to see our daughter studying abroad in Spain.

Getting away from the cold weather and catching some sunshine !

We chose to travel to the Dominican Republic because it offered the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in a destination neither my husband nor I had visited before. The country’s reputation for stunning beaches, warm hospitality, and incredible all-inclusive resorts made it an easy choice for our honeymoon. We wanted a location where we could truly unwind, enjoy luxurious amenities, and experience a new culture together—and the Dominican Republic exceeded all our expectations.

Big Cedar Lodge is America's Premier Wilderness Luxury Resort, and it lives up to it's name! We return here year after year to enjoy Winter/Spring in the Ozarks! Big Cedar Lodge has endless activities, many top-tier restaurants and a lovely spa, just to name a few of the perks!