Tales of a Female Nomad Book Epilogue

Tales of a Female Nomad, a book of my travels, was published in 2001. The last line, “I can’t wait to hear from you” has brought me thousands of letters and many new friends. I live in and love my “cloud community;” it’s filled with feedback, invitations, sharing, and stories. “Connecting” is what the book…and my life are all about. Since the book was published, I’ve talked in hundreds of bookstores, colleges, elementary and high schools…all Continue Reading →

Cultural Experiences, Connections and Travel Can Change the World

Thanks to everyone who is working make this a better world. Most of you reading this know that I’m the author of Tales of a Female Nomad, Living at Large in the World; and more than 70 children’s books… the most popular, More Spaghetti, I Say! I’m also a nomad. I gave away all my possessions 28 years ago and took off to connect with people and write about cultures all over the world. I Continue Reading →

Bus & Bonfire Bonding in Yosemite – Green Tortoise Adventure Travel

I write as I finish a big plate of pancakes with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream. And coffee. I spent the night sleeping in a big green bus with 13 other people, most of them under thirty. I’m on a Green Tortoise Adventure Travel tour of Yosemite National Park. This is day three. My friend, Bonita, has been talking forever about how great the GT trips are, so I decided to do one three-day trip Continue Reading →