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.
Fourteen miles east of Salt Lake City, deep in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains is the mountain village of Brighton. In winter it is the home of the Brighton/Solitude Ski resort. In the summer it’s where you go to cool off from the summer [...]
In 1847 the Mormon pioneers crossed Iowa walking with their wagons. Today there are still people crossing Iowa. This week I joined 17,000 cyclists to ride from the west side of Iowa to the east. The ride went from July 25 – 31st. The ride [...]
A Hidden Gem: The Longji Rice Terraces It was about five years ago I went to China and stayed in a little village in the south for six weeks. The village was just outside of Guilin, in Guangi Providence. My friends ask me if I [...]
Match Making in 21st Century China Matchmaking Near the Forbidden City In China near the Forbidden City along the moat that surrounds the Imperial City walls is a plaque at the base of a grove of Cyprus trees that marks the spot where David O. [...]
Celebrating Spring Festival in China: A Personal Experience of the Lunar New Year Tradition Chengdu, China: Ever since I have been coming to China as a Tour Director people have ask me if I have ever been to their biggest holiday, Spring Festival. I got [...]
Eating out in China can be a different experience than eating out in America. Two of my favorite dishes to have when I go out and eat are Chinese hot pot and barbeque. Chinese hot pot is like a fondue pot but instead of oil [...]
Food Creates Special Memories When You Travel Whenever I travel, my mind flashes back to my favorite class at Brigham Young University. As I neared my senior year I had missed taking a class in the nutrition department. The only class that I can work [...]
Greenland is more than just ice and glaciers—it’s a place of incredible beauty, rich traditions, and unforgettable experiences. In September, I visited Scoresby Sound, a fjord in the heart of Greenland. This remarkable destination reveals a unique side of this Arctic gem, where fall colors [...]
Greenland’s sunrises and sunsets are nothing short of magical, painting the sky with gold, pink, and lavender hues that seem to linger endlessly on the horizon. In a land where time feels suspended, the low-angled Arctic light transforms icebergs into towering sculptures, glowing with ethereal [...]
Some places on Earth feel almost surreal, where nature's raw beauty takes center stage. Greenland is one of those places. Known for its dramatic landscapes and beautiful icebergs, this Arctic gem offers a visual experience. The silence here is profound, broken only by the distant crack [...]
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