🐅 Rudyard Kipling’s masterpiece ‘The Jungle Book’ was inspired by the jaw-dropping jungles of the Indian National Park Kanha. The story revolves around wolf-reared boy Mowgli and his exciting adventures with many enchanting — and, at times, scary — animal characters. Like Shere Kahn the tiger.

🐅 Like everyone else who visits, I was keen to spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tigers of Kanha. After all, it’s why you come here! But the glorious variety of wildlife found within this 754-square-mile park also includes elephant, leopard, hyena, sloth bear, wild boar, python and nearly 300 species of birds. Dedicated birdwatchers, as well as photographers, will have a splendid time here.

🐅 In the forests of India’s magnificent Kanha National Park, however, Shere Khan still rules.
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🐅 Rudyard Kipling’s masterpiece ‘The Jungle Book’ was inspired by the jaw-dropping jungles of the Indian National Park Kanha. The story revolves around wolf-reared boy Mowgli and his exciting adventures with many enchanting — and, at times, scary — animal characters. Like Shere Kahn the tiger.

🐅 Like everyone else who visits, I was keen to spot the elusive Royal Bengal Tigers of Kanha. After all, it’s why you come here! But the glorious variety of wildlife found within this 754-square-mile park also includes elephant, leopard, hyena, sloth bear, wild boar, python and nearly 300 species of birds. Dedicated birdwatchers, as well as photographers, will have a splendid time here.

🐅 In the forests of India’s magnificent Kanha National Park, however, Shere Khan still rules.
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🎈Last September, I celebrated a milestone birthday, one whose primary purpose was to signal, unequivocally, that I am firmly in the middle of middle-age. Rather than plan a simple weekend getaway or buy a Porsche (although both sounded extremely appealing), I organized an epic four-and-a-half-month tour-de-force through Asia. December 2022 thru April 2023. Alone.

🎈Gently, I broke the news to my husband. Mike thought it was too much for too long. Maybe. But this particular birthday served as a stark reminder that there’s a lot left in the world that I want to see, explore, do, discover — and time is ticking away.

🎈As I write this post, I’ve just returned home from London and am now packing for the Cayman Islands. “London,” you might be thinking to yourself. “I thought you just said you were in Asia?” Almost always, I fall way behind on social while traveling. I find it very challenging to be fully present AND write engaging content, curate photos and so on and so on. Anyone who tells you travel — or travel blogging — is easy is not telling you the truth. And I have a lot more to say on that later.

🎈Right now, let’s begin at the beginning: Vietnam. x Sandy.
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🎈Last September, I celebrated a milestone birthday, one whose primary purpose was to signal, unequivocally, that I am firmly in the middle of middle-age. Rather than plan a simple weekend getaway or buy a Porsche (although both sounded extremely appealing), I organized an epic four-and-a-half-month tour-de-force through Asia. December 2022 thru April 2023. Alone.

🎈Gently, I broke the news to my husband. Mike thought it was too much for too long. Maybe. But this particular birthday served as a stark reminder that there’s a lot left in the world that I want to see, explore, do, discover — and time is ticking away.

🎈As I write this post, I’ve just returned home from London and am now packing for the Cayman Islands. “London,” you might be thinking to yourself. “I thought you just said you were in Asia?” Almost always, I fall way behind on social while traveling. I find it very challenging to be fully present AND write engaging content, curate photos and so on and so on. Anyone who tells you travel — or travel blogging — is easy is not telling you the truth. And I have a lot more to say on that later.

🎈Right now, let’s begin at the beginning: Vietnam. x Sandy.
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🌹 Lovely, bright weekends in colorful places are my favorite.

🌹 A must do in London is spending time in one of the city’s historic pubs. Built way back in 1750, The Churchill Arms is known for its exuberant floral displays and is often described as London’s most colorful pub.

🌹 Previously known as Church-on-the-Hill, Winston Churchill’s grandparents were regular visitors, which led to its renaming after World War II. Inside, you’ll find cozy seating, eclectic decor, along with a good selection of lagers and ales that change with the season, as well as an extensive gin, wine and whiskey list.

🌹 Pro tip: Show up hungry! One of the best kept secrets in London is the amazing Thai food served here. If you only have time for one pub, this is it. Cheers, y’all! x Sandy.
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🌹 Lovely, bright weekends in colorful places are my favorite.

🌹 A must do in London is spending time in one of the city’s historic pubs. Built way back in 1750, The Churchill Arms is known for its exuberant floral displays and is often described as London’s most colorful pub.

🌹 Previously known as Church-on-the-Hill, Winston Churchill’s grandparents were regular visitors, which led to its renaming after World War II. Inside, you’ll find cozy seating, eclectic decor, along with a good selection of lagers and ales that change with the season, as well as an extensive gin, wine and whiskey list.

🌹 Pro tip: Show up hungry! One of the best kept secrets in London is the amazing Thai food served here. If you only have time for one pub, this is it. Cheers, y’all! x Sandy.
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👑 Notoriously uncomfortable, the Gold State Coach has been used to transport British kings and queens at every coronation since William IV’s in 1831. Built in 1762, the iconic carriage weighs four tons, stands 12 feet high and is double that in length.

👑 Its weight requires eight horses (traditionally Windsor Greys) to pull it. Spectacularly featured on Saturday, 6 May 2023 at the Coronation of King Charles III, those horses were Icon, Shadow, Meg, Milford Haven, Echo, Knightsbridge, Newark and Tyrone. Here, the newly-crowned couple return to Buckingham Palace following the ceremony at Westminster Abbey. No one does pomp and circumstance quite like the British, y’all 👑.
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👑 Notoriously uncomfortable, the Gold State Coach has been used to transport British kings and queens at every coronation since William IV’s in 1831. Built in 1762, the iconic carriage weighs four tons, stands 12 feet high and is double that in length.

👑 Its weight requires eight horses (traditionally Windsor Greys) to pull it. Spectacularly featured on Saturday, 6 May 2023 at the Coronation of King Charles III, those horses were Icon, Shadow, Meg, Milford Haven, Echo, Knightsbridge, Newark and Tyrone. Here, the newly-crowned couple return to Buckingham Palace following the ceremony at Westminster Abbey. No one does pomp and circumstance quite like the British, y’all 👑.
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🚨 New blog post: How to Camp on The Mall (Or Die Trying). You’re welcome 🚨.
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🚨 New blog post: How to Camp on The Mall (Or Die Trying). You’re welcome 🚨.
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Hungry Like the Wolf: My Search for the Best Black Forest Cake in the Black Forest!

by Sandy September 1, 2022

written by Sandy

Exploring the Black Forest requires stamina, y’all! You have to park the car, get out of the car, walk through insanely picturesque villages and towns, sometimes strolling beside — gasp! — spectacular riverbeds, get back in the car and then drive to the next dazzling destination. Nightmarish indeed!

How’s a girl supposed to find the staying power to manage such Herculean feats? By eating Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte of course! That’s right, y’all. While driving the famed Fairy Tale Route, I began a crusade to find the best Black Forest Cake in the Black Forest!

At this point, you might be asking yourself, Sandy, why do they call it Black Forest Cake? Excellent question! So, before I reveal the results of my

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👑👑 Four days, three nights = Front row to history! Holding an umbrella during a downpour while trying to operate my camera STILL didn’t dampen my spirits! This was my first glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla on their way to Westminster Abbey 👑👑.
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👑👑 Four days, three nights = Front row to history! Holding an umbrella during a downpour while trying to operate my camera STILL didn’t dampen my spirits! This was my first glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla on their way to Westminster Abbey 👑👑.
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👑 Rushing around London, desperate to revisit all the places we’d seen together. Blinking back tears, trying to look normal. That was yesterday. Had you seen the outward me on the street, you’d have thought I was just another over-zealous tourist. Inside, though, my heart was smashed. Jack was gone.

👑 After escorting him to Heathrow on the train, we checked his bags and he rounded the bend to security, at which point he promptly disappeared behind the makeshift walls. Poof. Our Big Adventure was over.

👑 Oftentimes, we can’t find the right words to express the remarkable depth and complicated beauty of love. Jack is so much more than my little brother; he is my dearest friend. Strangely, I see him as my own child at times.

👑 Showing Jack some of my favorite London haunts (while discovering a few new ones!) was amazing! Our four-day, three-night campout on The Mall was the experience of a lifetime, one that I will never forget.

👑 Now, I know I’m always apologizing for being behind on social, but I wanted to — needed to! — be truly present with Jack. Responsibilities of day-to-day living were suspended. No pressure, no demands. For 10 glorious days, we were kids again and I didn’t want to miss a single, solitary minute of it.

👑 Pictured here is the 727-year-old Coronation Chair, which has been used for the crowning of 26 English monarchs for the past seven centuries. After our campout, we visited Westminster Abbey to take a peek. We peeked at other stuff, too. Pics and videos coming soon. Cheers, y’all!
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👑 Rushing around London, desperate to revisit all the places we’d seen together. Blinking back tears, trying to look normal. That was yesterday. Had you seen the outward me on the street, you’d have thought I was just another over-zealous tourist. Inside, though, my heart was smashed. Jack was gone.

👑 After escorting him to Heathrow on the train, we checked his bags and he rounded the bend to security, at which point he promptly disappeared behind the makeshift walls. Poof. Our Big Adventure was over.

👑 Oftentimes, we can’t find the right words to express the remarkable depth and complicated beauty of love. Jack is so much more than my little brother; he is my dearest friend. Strangely, I see him as my own child at times.

👑 Showing Jack some of my favorite London haunts (while discovering a few new ones!) was amazing! Our four-day, three-night campout on The Mall was the experience of a lifetime, one that I will never forget.

👑 Now, I know I’m always apologizing for being behind on social, but I wanted to — needed to! — be truly present with Jack. Responsibilities of day-to-day living were suspended. No pressure, no demands. For 10 glorious days, we were kids again and I didn’t want to miss a single, solitary minute of it.

👑 Pictured here is the 727-year-old Coronation Chair, which has been used for the crowning of 26 English monarchs for the past seven centuries. After our campout, we visited Westminster Abbey to take a peek. We peeked at other stuff, too. Pics and videos coming soon. Cheers, y’all!
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👑 Coronation Campout: Day One/Night One, 3 May 23, 9:31 p.m.

👑 Staking out your campsite on The Mall is serious business, y’all. Tent placement, power supply, food and beverage, weather considerations, personal hygiene. And I think my brother Jack and I did a brilliant job!

👑 Tonight, we’ve managed to secure a prime, front row spot only yards away from Buck Palace and we are super-excited to try our new camping gear — like this two-person pop-up tent! Inside, I have my cot; Jack has his blow-up mattress. We each have a sleeping bag, of course, along with cozy bamboo pillows.

👑 Here, Jack is setting up our mini camping chairs for our mini lounging space. A Waxing Gibbous moon provides a beautiful backdrop, the chimes of Big Ben the perfect soundtrack. Day One/Night One is a total and complete success. Goodnight, London. See you in the morning. x Sandy .
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👑 Coronation Campout: Day One/Night One, 3 May 23, 9:31 p.m.

👑 Staking out your campsite on The Mall is serious business, y’all. Tent placement, power supply, food and beverage, weather considerations, personal hygiene. And I think my brother Jack and I did a brilliant job!

👑 Tonight, we’ve managed to secure a prime, front row spot only yards away from Buck Palace and we are super-excited to try our new camping gear — like this two-person pop-up tent! Inside, I have my cot; Jack has his blow-up mattress. We each have a sleeping bag, of course, along with cozy bamboo pillows.

👑 Here, Jack is setting up our mini camping chairs for our mini lounging space. A Waxing Gibbous moon provides a beautiful backdrop, the chimes of Big Ben the perfect soundtrack. Day One/Night One is a total and complete success. Goodnight, London. See you in the morning. x Sandy .
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🇬🇧 Hear ye, hear ye! London, I’m baaaack! And, this time, I’ve brought company 😏 You’re welcome 🇬🇧.
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🇬🇧 Hear ye, hear ye! London, I’m baaaack! And, this time, I’ve brought company 😏 You’re welcome 🇬🇧.
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