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...
Throwback to Episode 1

Throwback to Episode 1

Wandering is my passion.  The art of letting go of the expectation and simply exploring everything that is in front of you doesn’t come easy.  Once achieved, the world opens up to you in an entirely different way.  Colors are brighter, sounds are clearer, food...
Fall Foliage Road Trips

Fall Foliage Road Trips

Wandering Zen – Fall Foliage Roads Trips     Autumn 2019 is upon us so it’s time to hit the road to explore and discover some of the very best in fall foliage!       “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ~...
Rafting the Grand Canyon – Part 3

Rafting the Grand Canyon – Part 3

Wandering Zen – Rafting the Grand Canyon – Part 3   We conclude our series on Rafting the Grand Canyon with special guest Caprice LePante.  Her adventure comes to and end and she reflects on the trip and how it changed her life…    ...
Rafting the Grand Canyon – Part 2

Rafting the Grand Canyon – Part 2

 In our last episode we began an epic white-water adventure down the Grand Canyon with our special guest Caprice LePante.  She’s back for part 2 and we pick up where we left off, on the helicopter heading from the Bar 10 Ranch down into the...
The Return to Catalina

The Return to Catalina

 There is no better way to end a summer here in southern California than with a trek to Catalina.  This gem is so close but takes you so far away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland!  It is especially great when you are invited to spend the weekend with...