Sheila Stone Tours

06/09/2024

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This is a perfect tour for gardeners, dabblers, or just women who love to be in gardens. It starts in Edinburgh, where we visit secret gardens, have a catered picnic in a private garden, and visit the Royal Botanic Gardens. We spend a morning learning about chocolate (with lots of tasting!) and go o...

01/16/2024

Last week, I saw a video on YouTube about the annual International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe. It looked wonderful and I DO love that city! July 10-14. $1400 includes entrance to the Market's opening day, Gruet champagne tasting, chocolate tasting at Kakawa, Meow Wolf experience, Museum of International Folk Art, Canyon Road Galleries, all ground transportation (including to/from ABQ), all breakfasts, and more! Limited to 6 women. $1400. (Airfare not included.) Click below for more details & itinerary.

Santa Fe is just fabulous - full of art, culture, and amazing food! Once a year, the city plays host to the International Folk Art Market which features craftspeople from around the world. In addition to spending a day there, we will also have a champagne tasting, visit the Canyon Road galleries, be...

01/15/2024

I'm excited to let you know that I'm going to be working with this wonderful new company that focuses on travel for families and individuals with sensory challenges. I'll have more details soon but - in the meantime - could you please do me a favor and 'Like' our new Senzorna FB page? https://www.facebook.com/senzornatravel

Senzorna provides safe sensory friendly certified travel options for families on the spectrum

12/12/2023

I'm giving a free presentation on Christmastime in London - city icons & stores dressed up for the holidays, how British and US Christmas traditions vary, and, of course, I'll talk about some delicious holiday foods!

This Saturday (December 16), 10:00 Pacific, 11:00 Mountain, noon Central, and 1:00 Eastern time. Sorry I'm getting this up so late - I've been sick. No need to RSVP, just click on the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88074460412?pwd=aDVCdVN4c2tGV1BYbmR3YlVPU012QT09

07/12/2023

I happened to be in London last September when Queen Elizabeth unexpectedly passed away. She had reigned for over 70 years and most Britons knew no other monarch. She was greatly-respected and much-loved. There was a tremendous outpouring of sentiment all over the country. I went to Buckingham Palace early the next morning, visited several small towns in the days following, and ended up in Windsor the day after her funeral.

You're invited to a free Zoom presentation as I share an American's experience of being in Britain during this historic time.

Saturday, August 12 at 09:00 Pacific, 10:00 Mountain, 11:00 Central, and Noon Eastern Time. Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85149569526?pwd=QklaTi9VamZGM2V1ajBjNmIxdXV5Zz09

06/02/2023

My friend, Lucy Seligman has a wonderful blog about Japan (and Japanese food!). She just posted the guest blog I wrote about my recent, post-Covid Japan experiences. If you're interested, please check it out!

What's it like to visit Japan after the pandemic? My friend Sheila recently visited and is kind enough to share her experience as the country finally re-opens!

03/30/2023

Cool signage around Dotonbori in Osaka, japan.

03/29/2023

We're not quite sure why Coco's dessert was shaped like a puppy or why she got a sparkler, but it made for a festive ending to our meal!

03/28/2023

Last night's dinner set offered all kinds of deliciousness!

03/27/2023

Yesterday, the rain kept most of the crowds away from the Bamboo Forest but we popped open our umbrellas and enjoyed it. The cherry blossoms were an added bonus!

03/22/2023

It's always hard to say goodbye to new friends. But today we're on our way to Hakone!

03/21/2023

We didn't actually learn any new skills, but indigo dying was great fun - and we got personal souvenirs to take home!

03/20/2023

Cherry blossoms!

03/19/2023

Shinobazu Pond through the cherry blossoms in a sunny Sunday.

03/17/2023

A beautiful, tiny shrine in Tokyo.

03/15/2023

Yesterday I visited Ueno Toshogu, a place of enshrined shoguns. In spite of crowds outside, the inside was peaceful.

03/15/2023

Well, this was unexpected! A Totem Pole at Ueno Park in Tokyo.

03/14/2023

Ameyoko-cho near my hotel. It's a fun, crazy street filled with street food and shopping booths. It used to be a Tokyo post-WWII black market.

03/13/2023

This photo was taken in 2018. It wasn't posed, just what I saw when I got out of the subway. I love that you can run into scenes like this by accident! I hope to go 'live' with just-taken photos tomorrow but it might depend on the jetlag.

03/13/2023

I love flying Japan Airlines! Even in economy, there is a decent amount of legroom. Real metal flatware, the hot food was hot and the cold food was cold, the fruit was fresh - and it was all delicious!

03/12/2023

This photo was taken on my LAST visit to Japan as we were landing at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Can't wait to do it again tomorrow! (Or is that today? The International Date Line always messes my days up!)

03/11/2023

Tomorrow I'm off on a new adventure! I'll be in Japan for three weeks leading a Cherry Blossom Tour, spending time with dear friends, and doing research for future tours. Watch this space to see what I'm up to!

03/10/2023

I'm a big fan of street art. This adorable kitty was gracing the 'mean streets' of Glasgow. Taken in 2021.

03/09/2023

This handsome knight and his trusty steed were jousting next to a wall in the Hampton Court Palace Garden. Taken in September 2022.

03/08/2023

I love me a good cemetery and, hands down, one of the creepiest I've ever visited was Highgate in London. It was a lovely sunny afternoon but I sure wouldn't want to be there after dark!

03/07/2023

Another favorite photo from last year's London visit. This was taken at Christchurch Greyfriars where a garden was planted in the ruins of a church. I ended up have a great conversation with the lady in the purple coat. People are the best part of travel!

03/06/2023

This magnificent lady is Miss Black Power by Niki de Saint Phalle. She resides at the Open Air Sculpture Garden in Hakone, Japan. I particularly love her purse!