Where in the World is Debra Grimes?

“Not all who wander are lost.” JRR Tolkien

  • Nashville- Come On Back

    “I love traveling all over the world; but it’s true: there’s nothing like home.” Dolly Parton You may have wondered where I get the phase that follows each country’s name in my blog titles, usually it’s the country’s official tourism slogan. On occasion, they don’t have one, so I’d find a worthy substitute. I thought…

  • Welcome to China

    One learns more from traveling ten thousand li than from reading ten thousand scrolls. – Chinese Proverb 2/22-26 and 3/24-4/11, 2024 China was very interesting. On one hand, it was filled with amazing places, buzzing cites, fast trains and wonderful food. On the other, I struggled with some behaviors, the wifi, and the gray skies.…

  • Singapore – Passion Made Possible

    ​​ “Traveling is a way to discover new cultures and ways of life, to learn about the world and ourselves, and to create lasting memories.” – Unknown February 1 – 8, 2024 Happy Chinese Lunar New Year! Singapore was a very enjoyable island. It is a country and a city, about the size of Rhode Island,…

  • Six Months On The Road

    “I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. And everywhere I went, the world was on my side.” ― Roman Payne January 1, 2024 Happy New Year from Adelaide, Australia!! Well it’s been a little over 6 months of travel and I can’t decide if that feels like a long time or no time at all. I…