I remember butterflies. A snake coiled up in the desert. Birds surround you.
— Derrick Suwaima Davis
The simple words of Derrick Suwaima Davis of the Hopi and Choctaw Nations describe inspirations from his youth that were his calling to dance.



Mr. TWS and I have been pretty quiet on the blog recently, but our personal lives have been bustling with activity and new adventures. For the past few months, we’ve been immersed in preparing for and beginning a new chapter in our lives by relocating from the San Francisco Bay Area to Scottsdale, Arizona.


The best of the Cape Verde islands By Jessica Merrick The notion of Cape Verde holidays is still an exotic one: these ten floating isles 500 kilometers off the coast of Senegal may feel far-flung but they’re becoming more popular as a tourist destination thanks to their beaches and dynamic surf.…
Thinking of a trip to a Cuba, but not sure quite what you need? This is a short guide to the things that you should know before you and your partner fly out, and why you’ll have a magical time together while you’re out there. Take note of this and you’re in for a special trip.