Blog posts about our experiences as a lesbian couple.
Of course, the title of this post is rather preposterous. The only variance in our relationship has been its natural progression from dating to engaged to married. However, this post highlights the relationships we’ve been through the eyes of others around the globe. Let’s start this roulette wheel of relationships with the most benign assumption: […]
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Flanking Yogyakarta on opposite sides, the ancient Buddhist temple of Borobudur lies in the west and the Hindu temple of Prambanan sits to the east. In the spirit of convenience, we reluctantly signed up for a tour to visit both temples in one day. If we had the chance to do it over again, though, […]
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Any time we take a trip to a new country, we research scams we may encounter. In preparation for our month-long visit to Indonesia, this was no exception. We learned about bank machines that would only collect our account information rather than dispensing money. We were prepared for friendly strangers inviting us to an art […]
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After a wonderful four days in Bali’s northwest village of Pemuteran it was time to move on to the next adventure and Ubud was calling our names. The options for getting there, however, were either very expensive (500,000 Rp to hire your own driver) or very out of the way (going all the way to […]
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As we had a bit more time in our time budget than our financial one, we opted to cross central and eastern Java by train. Our adventure began shortly after our arrival to Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, where we caught the Damri bus direct to Gambir Station. Gambir is one of the main train stations […]
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The tiny town of Windsor Locks never makes anyone’s travel bucket list but I must admit that I feel lucky to have lived there for three years. Spanning only 9.4 sq miles (24.35 km²), the smallest town in Connecticut slowly grows on you and before you know it, it feels like home. It’s the kind […]
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Editor’s Note: Singer-songwriter SONiA, from Ligeia’s hometown of Baltimore, has been performing her inspiring music around the world sung in 4 different languages! We’ve been lucky enough to see her on stage a couple of times in Baltimore, as well as the Red Roof Women’s Festival in Ontario, Canada. 1. When did you realize you wanted […]
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In the midst of the dry season, when the chill of the winter nights have finished for another year, Chiang Mai plays host to a wonderful Flower Festival. Colorful blooms of all varieties steal the show and it’s a fantastic way to usher in Spring to northern Thailand. Highlights of the festival include the Orchid […]
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Editor’s Note: Amy is the founder of The Happy Healthy Lesbian, a website dedicated to supporting queer women to live their best lives. She’s a fantastic life coach and focused on increasing happiness among women in the lesbian and queer community. In our interview with Amy, we find out her inspirations, what life is like […]
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On my last morning I took a final look at the map of Ayuthaya that the guesthouse gave me when I noticed a small cartoon-drawn elephant with the label “Elephant Kraal” in the top right corner of the page. With a piqued interest, I looked into this further and discovered that this was the last […]
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If you travel throughout Asia, chances are high that you will spend some time at South Korea’s Incheon Airport, just outside Seoul. Recently I spent 14 hours in this airport, giving me plenty of time to enjoy some of the many features. Here are the four reasons I look forward to transferring through this Asian […]
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My palms sweat, my heart races and my stomach feels like a hot tub with all its jets on. My brain is simultaneously fixated on finding a place where I can safely throw up and holding steadfast against my gag reflex. These feelings seem to come up every time I travel, but I refuse to […]
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Baltimore, the largest city in the state of Maryland, lies on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay of the United States’ east coast. Also known as “Charm City”, Baltimore can be broken up into neighborhoods giving it a small town feel. History enthusiasts will find that Baltimore warrants more time than a quick day trip from Washington […]
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We have enjoyed traveling for many years, having booked numerous flights, ridden many buses and trains and checked into a plethora of hotels, guest houses and dorms. We’ve gotten lost countless times in cities all across the world and have accumulated a nice collection of immigration stamps and visas in our passports. While we mostly […]
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The sky was perfectly blue without even the slightest interference of cloud and the earth was uneven with seemingly barren hills, yet there was evidence that nomadic peoples have stopped along this route. In the foreground short plants that are destined to become tumble weeds and occasional trees are sprinkled throughout this Biblical location. Our […]
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Thailand, with its pristine beaches, lush jungles and rich Buddhist culture, is undeniably an attractive country to visit and live in. At first glance, maneuvering through the consular bureaucracy and understanding which Thai visa is right for you may seem daunting, but hopefully, this post will help. Pretty much everyone in the world will need […]
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A year ago, Ligeia was battling dengue fever while getting vaccinated for rabies after a monkey bit her in Lopburi. Thankfully, that wasn’t an omen for the 12 months to follow. Let’s take a look back at 2013, a year full of wonderful and exciting events! It was in January when we officially launched Bounding […]
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Every once in a while, unexpected opportunities pop up when abroad that may never happen at home. One such occasion occurred when a friend told us that a major Hollywood film, “The Coup”, was being shot in Chiang Mai and they were looking for Western extras. Furthermore, the movie was to star Owen Wilson, Lake […]
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