The Cure for Curiosity

15/11/2024

While I still have tons of photos from Nepal to go through, the next part of my trip brought me to Uzbekistan. Have you been?

This less-visited country is not only stunning, but it’s full of some of the kindest people. Here’s an intro to Samarkand and its beautiful sights.

13/11/2024

Swoyambhu Mahachaitya in Kathmandu, Nepal, better known as Monkey Temple by tourists due to its friendly residents.

While there are many amazing temples to visit in Kathmandu, this remains my favorite. Having first visited in 2016, I made sure to go back… this time with my zoom lens.

Throughout the giant temple complex, you’ll find monkeys playing, souvenir stands selling, locals praying, kids begging, and everything in between. It’s practically chaos… but also oh so beautiful.

As you can tell, the monkeys are my favorite. For fun, you can also explain to locals that there are no wild monkeys where you’re from - only in zoos. It’s a crazy concept to them. Their monkeys = our squirrels.

Details to Visit
Entrance: 200 NPR
Taxi from Thamel: 330 NPR - also able to walk the 1.5 - 2 miles if taxis won’t negotiate
Currently exchange rate: $1 (USD) = 134 Nepal rupees (NPR)

15/10/2024

In 2016, I spent 12 days hiking to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal. It was an incredible experience with jaw dropping scenery, friendly Sherpa villages, and a true test of mental and physical fitness.

Now, I'm gearing up to return to Nepal to do more trekking in the Annapurna region. I'm just hoping this isn't like when I run a half marathon and then 6 months later think "it wasn't that bad". 😂

20/09/2024

Duck is one of the most beautiful towns in the Outer Banks. It’s only half a mile wide from the ocean to the sound with a 3/4 mile boardwalk filled with locally owned shops, restaurants, and bars.

Have you been?

13/08/2024

Who’s been to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead???

Or should I ask a better question…. Who was smart enough to go there when it wasn’t the middle of summer and over 100 degrees?!

It was very cool… despite the hot weather! Quite an engineering feat.

Did you know it contains 4.4 million cubic yards of concrete, which is enough to build a two-lane road from Seattle to Miami or a sidewalk around the equator that’s four feet wide?

12/08/2024

10/08/2024

Las Vegas is always a treat to visit…for a few days. Gives you time to catch up with friends and revisit the classic Vegas destinations.

Can you place all of these photos?

30/05/2024

If you’re a scuba diver, one of the coolest types of trips to take is a liveaboard. You live on a boat with a few other divers and dive 3-5 times per day enjoying picturesque sunsets and sunrises daily. If you’re lucky, you’ll also visit remote islands.

This picture is from a week long scuba liveaboard in the Exumas in the Bahamas. 100% recommend. The water is beautiful, the islands have sugar white sand, and the marine life is excellent!

15/02/2024

Iceland has many gems, but one of my favorite’s was Diamond beach and its giant chunks of ice just washed up on shore!

09/02/2024

While you are likely aware I’m not huge into social media and the “influencer” lifestyle so much as sharing written content that can help you travel more and travel better, I wanted to thank you for your continued support on this journey. 🙏🤗🎉

I really love being able to share my travels with each of you and hopefully inspire you to book your next trip!

13/10/2023

One of the things many travelers worry about, particularly solo female travelers, is safety.

Having traveled to over 90 countries, many of them solo, I've learned a thing or to about how to stay safe on the road.

While no precaution can ensure you won't be the victim of a crime, it never hurts to be conscious of things that may make you an easy target.

Check out these 35 valuable safety tips for traveling: https://thecureforcuriosity.com/critical-safety-tips-for-solo-female-travelers/

Traveling can be intimidating, but here are 35 critical safety tips to keep you safe when traveling and build confidence.

13/10/2023

Any idea which European Castle this is?

While rarely seen from this angle, this is the front of one of the most recognizable castles in the world: Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany.

I was shocked the first time I went as all I’d ever seen were the fairy tale pictures from above of the full castle nestled into the mountains.

30/08/2023

A place that needs no introduction… Venice, Italy.

Best known for its ~150 canals with over 26 miles of waterway to explore, is one of a kind.

Have you been?

May 2023

25/08/2023

One of the most famous sights in Rome: the Trevi Fountain.

What you can’t see is the hundreds of people crowded around it…

Still, it’s worth a stop to admire the fountain, take a picture, and toss a coin.

Why you might ask?

Well, according to legend, throwing a coin into the fountain with your right hand over your left shoulder will ensure your return to Rome… so I’d say it’s worth shooting your shot.

After all, it worked for me! First trip 2000. Revisited 2023. (Am I getting old?!)

20/08/2023

Throughout my travels, I’ve been lucky enough to make it to all of the 7 New Wonders of the World The Colosseum being both the first, when I was a teenager, and my most recent in May 2023.

Which ones have you been to?

✅The Colosseum (Rome, Italy)
✅Christ the Redeemer (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
✅The Taj Majal (Agra, India)
✅The Great Wall of China (China)
✅Chichen Itza (Yucatán area, Mexico)
✅Petra (Wadi Musa, Jordan)
✅Machu Picchu (Andes Mountains, Peru)

And of course honorable mention to:
✅Pyramids of Giza (Giza, Egypt)

02/07/2023

One of the most iconic sites in the United States - the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA. It never gets old.

Highly recommend visiting at least one of the Golden Gate viewpoints in the city. They each offer slightly different views.

30/06/2023

Have you ever been to Isle of Skye in Scotland? It’s one of those places I heard so many amazing things about before I went, I was afraid I’d be disappointed… turns out, it was just as spectacular as I’d been told. 😍

28/06/2023

Lost in the enchantment of Castle. Captured this grand view from Castle