Explore the world with Dian Thomas! Dian loves the adventure travel brings to her life. She has traveled to over 50 countries and visited all 50 states in the United States of America. She cherishes the relationships she has made along the way as she has explored unique cultures across the world. Her travels have lead her China down to the Antarctic Peninsula south of South America.
One of the most unforgettable places I’ve ever visited is Longji—also known as the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces—tucked high in the mountains of southern China. Getting there isn’t as simple as hopping off a bus or driving into town. You hike. At least a mile, [...]
In a narrow alley behind a busy worksite, I witnessed a scene so small—and so beautiful—I almost walked past it. One woman, balancing effortlessly on a scooter seat, was trimming her friend’s hair. Two others stood nearby, chatting and laughing, dressed in matching blue work [...]
The San Juan River weaves its way through this incredible canyon, slowly carving deep, graceful curves into the earth over millions of years. Standing at the edge, you can feel the story written in the stone—a story told not in words, but in layers, silence, [...]
With Chinese New Year here, this is a wonderful, exciting dragon that you can make for this year of the rabbit. Have fun with your children as you share this fun idea for Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year is a great opportunity to [...]
One of the greatest adventures of a lifetime is venturing into rural China to witness life unfolding in its purest form. Far from the towering skylines and high-speed trains, the countryside holds a rhythm all its own—one shaped by tradition, hard work, and connection to [...]
In markets across China, where the sounds of bargaining mingle with the scent of sizzling street food, there’s another, quieter rhythm—one that speaks of patience, skill, and cultural heritage. It's the steady hum of treadle sewing machines, worked by the nimble hands of street tailors who [...]
A WWII Story Among the Tulips While leading a group of ten cyclists through the breathtaking tulip fields of the Netherlands, we paused one afternoon in front of a local bank. There we met a kind gentleman, a retired banker with a remarkable past. He [...]
A Personal Journey Through Time One day in 1960, one of my teachers stood in front of our classroom and said, “You kids should go down the Colorado River before they back it up.” I heard the call, and I answered it. I joined a river [...]
A Sunset I’ll Never Forget It was one of those evenings that stay with you forever. I was on the west side of Iceland when the sun began to set, and the sky lit up with layers of purples, blues, and the most brilliant orange [...]
I recently returned home from Greenland, a land that took my breath away in more ways than one. With only about 56,000 people living on this vast island, most are native Inuit, whose resilience and connection to the land are deeply inspiring. One of [...]
Adventure is Dian’s middle name, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to glean ideas that will pay everyday dividends. Keep-up-to date on the latest of Dian’s creations, travels, outdoor adventures, and fun and creative ideas to do with your family.
