Santa Monica Beach Los Angeles California
Posted in California Los Angeles US

Beating drums on Santa Monica Beach

Walking along Santa Monica Beach, I didn’t expect to see a young boy playing a drum kit, being videotaped by his dad. This post includes my entry for Photo Roulette #50

Rua Oscar Freire Sao Paulo Brazil Shoe Shop
Posted in Brazil Sao Paulo

Melissa: The Art of Shoes in Brazil

Sao Paulo’s Melissa Galeria merges the retro-futuristic ’60 vibe, with Barbie girl glamour & the convenience of on-line browsing into 1 modern retail experience. If you’re a shoe-girl – this should pique your interest.

Istanbul Turkey street vendor selling Sour plums Black and White
Posted in Istanbul Turkey

Photo Essay of Istanbul Sights

Istanbul Sights The vivid yellow hue of the zucchini blossoms in my last article, inspired me to create this photo…

Stuffed Zuchinni Blossom Ingredient
Posted in California Los Angeles Mar Vista US

Stuffed Zucchini/Courgette Blossoms

These bright yellow blossoms may be challenging to prepare but this simple recipe will inspire you to make & serve these at your table

Galata Bridge Istanbul Turkey Fisherman in Yellow Tee shirt
Posted in Istanbul Turkey

The Animal Magnetism of Galata Bridge

The Galata Bridge has magical magnetic powers. After spending 5 days in Istanbul, I lost count of the number of times we ended up being drawn towards it.

MASP Area Ave Paulista Brazil
Posted in Brazil Sao Paulo

São Paulo Phone Booth Street Art

Call parade art installation in Sao Paulo Brazil using Hood Phone Booths as the canvas. My favourite was “Live Connected” by Juarez Fagundes on Avenue Paulista. This has to make you smile!

Posted in California Los Angeles US

An Anecdote: My husband has found another

Now – each morning, as the last vestiges of sleep slip from Red’s body he calls to her. He turns his face to mine, and whispers those 3 special little words to me …..

Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide Turkey
Posted in Bodrum Peninsula Turkey

Exploring our new Turkish Neighbourhood

Exploring the northern coastline of the Bodrum Peninsula to explore our new neighbourhood between Yalikavak and Gumusluk. Blue Skies and Blue Seas.

Yellow Page with text, superman speeding over text cloud of dust
Posted in Online

Capture your Audiences Attention & Get Read

If you don’t capture your audiences attention, they won’t read your content and will navigate to another site. Learn how to hook them.

Stick men focusing on audience graphic
Posted in Online

3 Step Approach for focusing your Blog Content

Use a 3 Step Approach for creating blog content. Capture your audiences attention, identify your call to action & convey the benefit.

Queen Elizabeth Google Logo for Alerts
Posted in Online

Value triangle of Google Alerts

The best way to keep track of new activity on the internet, is to sign up for Google Alerts

Brazil Sao Paulo
Posted in Brazil Sao Paulo

Perceptions of São Paulo Brazil

Before my 1st business trip to Brazil, I decided to research my destination. Although initial perceptions were about carnivals and jungle, the reality of Sao Paulo turned out to be a little more different.

The Goodlife from the BBC
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BBC’s The Good Life: When did I become Margo Leadbetter?

I yearned for the Good Life, but somehow I’ve morphed into Margo Leadbetter. Shiny car, Corporate Castle. What’s needed is a couple of chickens and a sustainable lifestyle.

Palm Springs California
Posted in California Palm Springs US

26 feet of Marilyn Monroe

A 26 foot statue of Marilyn Monroe has pride of place in downtown Palm Springs, during the year of the 50th anniversary of her death.

Crash and Burn image from orangejuiceblog
Posted in Online

Crash and Burn for the Write on Project

What comes to mind when you think “crash and burn?” At first, I couldn’t summon up any inspiration for my first narrative piece for the Write On Project, but after googling a couple of inspiration quotes — it struck.

Colour mind-map
Posted in Online

Mind Map Inspiration

Inspiration for Creating your Mind Map Mind Maps are as individual as the person who creates them. But all of…

Branding for Project Management Posts for Roving Jay
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Benefits of Guest Blogging?

Not sure if you should guest blog? Take a look at this infographic about the power of Guest Blogging, and reap the benefits of this activity.

Posted in US

Suhita the Obsessive Sketcher featured on my Bodrum Guide

Suhita Shirodkar is a self-confessed obsessive sketcher, and she’s graciously allowed me to feature her watercolour over on my Bodrum Peninsula Travel Guide site.

Bike Park in Amsterdam
Posted in Europe Online

My Entry for Photo Roulette Round #40

I took this photo in Amsterdam, of course! It’s of the Bike Park near the train station – and there was bikes as far as the eye could see.

Bodrum Castle Turkey at Sunset
Posted in Bodrum Peninsula Turkey

My entry for Photo Roulette Round #38

The theme for Round #38 of Photo Roulette is SUNSHINE. Nomadbiba is hosting this week’s Travel Photo Roulette!  The Travel Photo…

SpyGlass Course with Deer running wild California
Posted in California Northern California US

Pebble Beach Golf Course and the 17 Mile Drive

This famed circuit in the Monterey bay, is made up of sweeping California Coastline, Pine Forests and more than a golf course of two. The pinnacle of the golf course collection is Pebble Beach, and although Red’s knee injury has thwarted his golf game – he still has enough game to swing a putter.

Palm Springs High Winds
Posted in California Palm Springs US

Benefits of a Lockbox for Home Owners during a Haboob in Palm Springs

A lockbox is a really useful thing for home owners. It allows house sitters to have access to your house and help you out in high winds. We helped out a previous house sitting client during high winds in Palm Springs

Elephant Seal Rookery in San Simeon California
Posted in California Northern California US

Birthing Season for Elephant Seals at San Simeon

December to March is a mesmerizing opportunity to observe this rookery of Elephant Seals giving birth to a new generations of pups.

Pismo Beach Wall Mural California
Posted in California Northern California US

Stopover at Pismo Beach California

Pismo Beach is one of California’s longest & widest stretches of beach, with a daddy-long-legs pier, & a traditional Surf-Town ambiance