Kimberly Damon Travel Articles

The First-Timer’s Guide to Hot Air Balloon Festivals in the U.S

Expecting an aching neck from looking skyward, Kimberly Damon discovered a lot more to do at a hot air balloon festival, including getting up close and personal with a 900lb silk cow, kicking back with live music, and how to take a balloon "ride" without spending a fortune.

Calculator Detente: The Art of the Deal in Beijing’s Hutong Market – China, Asia

Kimberly Damon didn't hear much English spoken in the Hutong Market. In fact, no English required, common communicator being the lowly battery powered calculator.