As an avid traveler and ghost hunter, I always love when I can combine a visit to an interesting place with some great ghost hunting. The Hayes Mansion in San Jose is not only one of the prettiest historic hotels I’ve stayed at, it’s also one of the most haunted hotels. I’ve confirmed at least three friendly spirits there.

Poland is a completely under appreciated country when it comes to travel. This is a culture and people rooted in a pride of being amazing hosts. They don’t care if they’re hosting their cousins or complete strangers. Everyone is family.

I’d been emotional since arrival. The immensity of the massive Ramses II statues at the entrance had overwhelmed me — just as he’d desired. There was no doubt of his greatness in my mind. But in his stone face was also a curve of the lip and softness of the eye that spoke of love—for his people, his country and me, his guest.

As an avid traveler and ghost hunter, I always love when I can combine a visit to an interesting place with some great ghost hunting. The Hayes Mansion in San Jose is not only one of the prettiest historic hotels I’ve stayed at, it’s also one of the most haunted hotels. I’ve confirmed at least three friendly spirits there.

As an avid traveler and ghost hunter, I always love when I can combine a visit to an interesting place with some great ghost hunting. The Hayes Mansion in San Jose is not only one of the prettiest historic hotels I’ve stayed at, it’s also one of the most haunted hotels. I’ve confirmed at least three friendly spirits there.

In 2019, I finally made the pilgrimage to Egypt. The trip awakened my soul (“ba” to the ancients) and has changed me forever. In these watercolors, I share the spiritual, artistic and personal encounters that were Egypt’s gifts to me. Through them, I hope you too can feel her mystic, magnetic draw.

Arriving at Luxor airport, the air was crisp, clear. It was a welcome change from the thickness of the Cairo dust and dirt and pollution we left behind. As we neared town and Karnak Temple, everything became kinetic. I was jittery with excitement, and the air felt busy, almost alive.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love geography, history and world cultures. I’ve just always had a fascination for the people and places that fill this beautiful world, past and present.