Travels with My Sister
Some journeys are memorable because of the places you visit. Others are memorable because of the people you share them with.
This collection follows the adventures my sister and I have experienced together, from small-town discoveries and cross-country road trips to international journeys across the globe. Whether exploring the American Midwest, wandering through the bustling streets of Chicago, experiencing the colors and culture of India, or discovering the beauty of Thailand, each trip brought its own stories, challenges, surprises, and laughter.
These stories are more than travel memories. They are snapshots of a lifelong friendship, shared experiences, and the special bond that only siblings can understand. Accompanied by original photography, they capture not only the destinations we visited, but the moments we shared along the way.
After spending a week traveling through India with my sister Judy, I was excited for the next part of our journey—Thailand. My son Sean had been attending Payap University in Chiang Mai studying Thai language and culture. I had not seen him in nearly nine months. and wondered what his life was like in Thailand….
Some trips stay with you because of the places you visit. Others stay with you because of the people you share them with. For nearly twenty years, my sister Judy had been making regular trips to India. The spiritual center in Beas had become an important part of her life, and over the years I…
I have always dreamed of visiting Chicago for several reasons. As a huge Oprah fan, I had always wanted to attend a taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show, but I was never able to get tickets. My husband was born in Chicago and often shared stories about his childhood there. He came from a large…
Before heading back to Thailand, my sister Judy and I took a road trip through the American Midwest. After flying into Omaha, Nebraska, we rented a car and made our way across the rolling countryside of Iowa to visit family and explore a small part of the state neither of us had seen before. The…