Vera Koo takes us on a journey to Spain, where she traveled extensively throughout the country and saw two performances by Flamenco dancers.
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Vera Koo at the Chelsea Garden Show
Vera Koo visits the Chelsea Garden Show in London. Along with learning more about this historical event, we also find out more about Vera’s philosophy of aging and traveling.
Vera Koo: Houseboating on Lake Mead
Vera Koo’s family decides to relive the past, on a houseboat adventure. Go with her to Lake Mead and experience the magic.
Vera Koo Writes About Travel
Vera Koo loves to travel. In this post, we’ve rounded up a few of her blogs about some of her favorite adventures.
Bonding by Geoduck Clams
Vera Koo describes her summer vacation with family in tow, to search for the elusive geoduck clam on the shore of Washington state.
Vera Koo: On Hiking the Lanikai Pillbox in Hawaii
Vera Koo and some of her family members recently hiked to the top of Lanikai Pillbox in Hawaii. She discovered a few things about the hike and about her life in the process.
Kayaking Excursion Unravels Into Chaos
While on a kayaking excursion, Carlos was struggling in the waters of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Hawaii when my daughter, Shane, arrived at a harrowing thought: This might be it. I’m thankful to report that it wasn’t “it” for Carlos. My husband is alive and...
Shark Adventure: A Dive Into a Shark Arena
By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published September 5, 2017 This shark adventure is a guest column written by Vera Koo’s husband, Carlos … Vera and I have different avenues toward pursuing our hobbies. Vera is drawn to activities that she can try to conquer. She’s...
Adventures with Vera Koo in India
By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published March 25, 2015 While much of the Western world was celebrating the holidays with festivity, light, family and gifts, I fulfilled a life-long dream of visiting uncharted regions of the Eastern world last fall. My passport...
Vera Koo Prepares for an Adventure in India
By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published February 10, 2015 I have a philosophy about opportunities. Opportunities are fleeting. When one arises, you should be careful not to miss it. You might never feel like the time is perfect to act on an opportunity....
What I Learned from Glenda Jackson and ‘King Lear’
By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published August 15, 2019 In this story about a recent trip to see plays in New York City, columnist Vera Koo describes a life-changing event that occurred because she saw Glenda Jackson in “King Lear.” CliffNotes saved me on book...
Sightseeing in Alaska: Some Rules are Meant to be Broken
By Vera Koo, Women's Outdoor News, Published July 10, 2019 I do not usually like to mix business with pleasure. I traveled across the globe for competitions during my 15-year professional shooting career, and I almost never went sightseeing or exploring during my...