Well, the big 80 finally happened, and it was just amazing. I decided to have a party, and friends offered me their beautiful home. I was just delighted. You can throw a party here for about 10 percent of what it would cost in Canada. I hired a father-and-son group called Black Strings. They are... Continue Reading →
SAFETY, IN LIFE AND TRAVEL
Over my years of travel, I have been shot at, and I have seen and been in a number of unsafe situations...but I have always been protected somehow! Going to a strange city and staying safe has become second nature to me. I usually stay close to the centre of the city and am very careful... Continue Reading →
FREEDOM
Freedom. The definition for me is being without attachment. Sounds simple but, it isn't. It took me 70 years to get it. My childhood was very simple. I was a spoiled, an only child. We didn't have very much, but I was doted on by my parents. I was totally protected, and they loved me... Continue Reading →
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND ALL THE BEST FOR 2023
Next year I will be doing a series of essays on the experience of travel, and what it feels like to be a Nomadic Intern! Topics will include: Freedom, Relationships, Safety, Airlines & Airports, Adventure, Culture of Aging, Travelling Alone, and Planning of Itineraries. Enjoy and be safe! Betty
THE STATE OF THE WORLD!
Well, I have hung up my travelling boots, and it was absolutely the right decision for me. I am very happy in Mexico in my tiny space; my friends, my projects, and never a dull moment. I have been asked since I spent the last ten years, and many years before travelling, what do I... Continue Reading →