Travel - Lili on the Loose

8 05, 2017

Travel Missteps: Warning! Danger Noodle

By Lili|May 8th, 2017|Categories: Nature & Outdoors, Travel, Travel Missteps|Tags: 2013, Bacalar Chico, Bacalar Chico National Park, Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve, beach, Belize, Caribbean, Caye Caulker, Central America, Coral, eel, island, Latin America, Mayan Encounter 2013, ocean, Sting Ray, UNESCO, UNESCO World Heritage Site|0 Comments

I don't know why but I fear eels. The first time I saw one was in St. John USVI. I actually thought it was a poisonous water snake and so freaked out. But as I learned more about eels I started to become weary of them. I love diving down, getting close to rocks and taking photos of the fish. You know what also lives in the rocks. EELS! Now beyond that first experience of seeing a spotted eel swimming near the top of the water, I hadn't seen another one. Of course my guide in Belize decided to change

5 05, 2017

Battle of Endor

By Lili|May 5th, 2017|Categories: Attractions & Sights, Geek, Travel|Tags: 2016, ATAT, Disney, Disney Hollywood Studios, Disney World, Endor, Florida, Magical Weekend, Orlando, Star Wars, Walt Disney World|0 Comments

An AT-AT at Disney's Hollywood Studios. May the Force be with you! Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.

4 05, 2017

Seeking Star Wars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

By Lili|May 4th, 2017|Categories: Attractions & Sights, Travel|Tags: 2016, C3-PO, Chewie, Darth Vader, Disney, Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Droids, First Order, Florida, Hollywood Studios, Jawa, Kylo Ren, Magical Weekend, May the 4th be with You, North America, Orlando, Star Tours, Star Wars, Star Wars Day, Stromtroopers, Travel Thursday, USA, Walt Disney World|0 Comments

It's May the 4th Be With You! The unofficial Star Wars holiday. So I wanted to share some of my character interactions from the Star Wars Universe at Disney. First up is Captain Phasma and the First Order, which can be seen parading up and down the main street of Disney Hollywood Studios. In the Launch Bay you can see some great art and props from the movies while you wait to meet various characters. When I went it was Kylo Ren (who I said I was a fan of his Grandfather which he replied "Excellent") and below was Chewie, although

1 05, 2017

Museum Monday: These Are the Droids You’re Looking For

By Lili|May 1st, 2017|Categories: Museums, Travel|Tags: Colorado, costume, DAM, Denver, Denver Art Museum, Droids, North America, Ralph McQuarrie, Robots, Star Wars, Star Wars and the Power of Costume, USA|0 Comments

While the Star Wars: Power of Costume exhibit has now left Denver, I did want to share some of the great Droids that were shown in celebration of May the 4th Be With You later this week. Droids are a critical piece that helped give the feel of this futuristic society. They are the unsung heroes and comedy relief. And I'm very glad they were showcased at the exhibit. I have one of Ralph McQuarrie's original art books for the first Star Wars, so it was amazing seeing these drawings in person. You can see the influence of the old movie

29 04, 2017

Souvenir Saturday: Build Your Own Droids

By Lili|April 29th, 2017|Categories: Souvenirs, Travel|Tags: 2016, Disney, Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Droids, Florida, Hollywood Studios, Magical Weekend, North America, Orlando, Star Tours, Star Wars, USA, Walt Disney World|0 Comments

Years ago, I made my own custom Lightsaber at Disneyland. So when I went to Disney World (Disney's Hollywood Studios to be exact) I debated on if I'd get another one. But instead, I was entrapped by this fun area where you could build your own Droids! I spent much longer than I care to admit looking for matching legs for these two droids (before realizing there was a larger station behind me.) But I liked how they turned out. Purple accents and funny hats really makes it my own. And for geekiness, if you are wondering what types of

24 04, 2017

Travel Missteps: What a View!

By Lili|April 24th, 2017|Categories: Travel, Travel Missteps|Tags: 2014, Boston, Haunted in Boston, Massachusetts, North America, USA, View, work|0 Comments

I've never worked in a real skyscraper. Which is why I was so fascinated when I was in Boston working with clients on an event. Working for a few days with amazing views of downtown Boston, Charles River, and the bay was a unique experience. But wasn't without peril. As one of my clients was showing me around the office, I spied a beautiful view of the bay, and in my excitement ran boob first into a transparent glass conference room wall, bouncing back stunned and confused. I had moved so fast, that it made a large bump noise and my breasts

21 04, 2017

Symbol of Ra

By Lili|April 21st, 2017|Categories: Attractions & Sights, Photography, Travel|Tags: 2015, Africa, Agilika Island, Aswan, Dream of Egypt, Egypt, G Adventures, Middle East, Philae, Philae Temple, Photo Friday, Ra, Sun Disk, Sun Disk of Ra, UNESCO, UNESCO World Heritage Site|0 Comments

One common site in Egyptian architecture is the Winged Sun Disk, often with cobras and vulture heads nearby. This one comes from a window in the courtyard of Philae Temple. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.

20 04, 2017

Electrolyte Powder Needs To Be In Your Travel Kit

By Lili|April 20th, 2017|Categories: Travel, Travel Tips|Tags: 2015, Africa, Dream of Egypt, Egypt, Electrolyte Powder, Electrolytes, Middle East, Oral Rehydration Salts, re-hydration powder, sick, Travel Thursday|0 Comments

I like travel gear. Leading up to a trip I will research and see what new toys I can get. But at this point there isn't much that I don't have (and I already have a lot I don't need.) One of those little preparation purchases that I ended up never using (that is until I was extremely ill in Egypt) was Rehydration Powder also know as Electrolyte Powder. I had bought some for Costa Rica in 2012, and carted it around "just in case". Well good thing, because when I was 6 days into a 17 day trip to Egypt in

17 04, 2017

Museum Monday: Jade Museum of Costa Rica

By Lili|April 17th, 2017|Categories: Museums, Travel|Tags: 2012, Central America, Costa Rica, Costa Rica Adventure 2012, G Adventures, Gadventures, GAP, Jade, Jade Museum, Museo de Jade, Parque Morazán, San Jose|0 Comments

The old Jade Museum in San Jose, Costa Rica was dark, quite, and cramped. (It's since moved to a large 75,000 square foot museum in 2014.) I had heard from other travelers it was hard to get in as its hours would close randomly and at the whim of the guards. When I arrived, I was informed it was closed. After some back and forth they said that the staff was at lunch. I smiled and asked the guard if I could sit on the stool in front of his desk and wait. (I had nowhere else to go.) He

15 04, 2017

Souvenir Saturday: Larimar, Stone of the Caribbean

By Lili|April 15th, 2017|Categories: Souvenirs, Travel|Tags: 2010, 2011, Caribbean, Charlotte Amalie, Cocoloba Shopping Center, conch, Coral Bay, earings, jewelry, Jolly Dog, Larimar, necklace, ocean, paradise, St. John, St. John 2010, St. John 2011, St. Thomas, USVI|0 Comments

Larimar is a stone only found in the Dominican Republic, but you'll find jewelry made from the stone throughout the Carribean as the "Official" stone of the area. It's beautiful aqua blue color does remind you of the ocean waves. I have 3 pieces of Larimar jewelry, all purchased at various places of the US Virgin Islands. The first piece The first piece, is actually my newest acquisition, as I got it right before leaving the USVIs on St. Thomas in Charlotte Amalie at a market usually serving cruise ship passengers. We had arrived by ferry and right after exiting found