Pondering Wandering

Pondering Wandering

In today’s Zen we chat about wandering during the COVID-19 pandemic and share some ideas on what to do if you do end up staying in for a while.       Stay In & Get Out - Part 1 From Episode 57 of the podcast – it might not be the best time...
Frank Redford’s Wigwam Villages

Frank Redford’s Wigwam Villages

In today’s Zen, we hit the road and visit one of the remaining Wigwam Motels.  I knew that there were more than one of these classic roadside attractions built back in the 1930s and 1940s but as it turns out there were 7 built across 6  states for a total tepee...
Life Lessons from Disney Animation

Life Lessons from Disney Animation

  How many times in your life has someone reminded you to learn from your successes or mistakes and use them as opportunities to grow?  It is always a good idea to take some time to reflect. If you are always striving to sand down some of your rough edges or...
Yosemite NP for Beginners

Yosemite NP for Beginners

  Yosemite is hands down, my favorite place to wander.  The fresh air, meadows, trees, rivers, and waterfalls nestled between a soaring cathedral of granite creates an unforgettable experience each and every time you return.  Today, I want to focus on 5 things...
Wandering the Vessel

Wandering the Vessel

There is always something new to see in NYC and in today’s Zen we take a trek out to Hudson Yards and climb the Vessel…       If you are looking for something new to do on your next trip to NYC, hop on the 7 train west to the 34th/Hudson...
Wandering Sarasota

Wandering Sarasota

We head back to the Sunshine State and do some wandering around Sarasota.  This city offers more than meets the eye and has a little something for everyone!       Sarasota’s history dates back to prehistoric times. Spanish Point is the site of a 15-foot...
13 Eerie Facts About the Winchester Mystery House

13 Eerie Facts About the Winchester Mystery House

The next time you find yourself in the Bay Area make sure that you add the Winchester Mystery House to your wandering to-dos.  This incredible victorian mansion and peaceful gardens are a living example of the expression, “You can’t judge a book by...
Wicked Wanderings

Wicked Wanderings

We thought it would be fun (and just a little creepy) if we celebrated Halloween this year with a road trip to some of the locations that inspired Stephen King while writing some of his greatest books.  So lock your doors and windows, look under the bed, and join us...
Halloween Hauntings

Halloween Hauntings

  Dust off your broomsticks and deck the halls because Halloween Time is upon us again!  When I was growing up Halloween was one of the best days of the year.  We all looked forward to choosing a costume, an evening of fun and trick or treating, and sorting your...
A Quick Flight Over America

A Quick Flight Over America

    Today on Wandering Zen, I’m going to share a quick video.  Due to weather during a recent flight from SNA to ATL we flew a great deal of the way at 25,000 ft and that afforded me some incredible views that I often miss on this flight.  It always...