I am personal travel planner, photographer and writer who loves to wander this beautiful world we live in. My favorite things to do when I arrive in a new place are to run to get the lay of the land, to wander about with my camera in hand, and to meet the locals and other travelers. Every day is a new experience!!
Where are some of the most beautiful places you’ve been? I’m talking about take your breath away, jaw dropping destinations. I’m inspired to write about some of my “most beautiful places” thanks to Travis and Jason from Location Indie. Travis has his own Extra Pack of Peanuts website and podcast. Jason has Zero to Travel.…
When I talk about travel in Europe, most folks think about history — stately castles, museums filled with classic art work, walled cities, small villages with cobblestone lanes and sites such as the Colosseum in Rome. Many people don’t connect Europe with nature and outdoor pursuits like hiking or kayaking. They don’t think about mountains,…
Welcome back to Charming Places — a series in which I talk about the places I stay. From B&B’s, hotels and guesthouses to apartments and farm stays, I’ll give my honest thoughts on these spaces. I’ve found that the accommodation I choose to stay often directly affects how I feel about a particular destination. And how I…
Getting sick while you’re traveling totally sucks. Or perhaps you’ve gotten sick as soon as you’ve come home from a fabulous trip. Both of these have happened to me. And I hate being sick. So I thought I’d share a few quick tips with you for staying healthy as you travel. And to keep you…
I just finished listening to a podcast on Location Indie. Location Indie is run by 2 guys, Travis and Jason. They teach people how to be location independent with their business. But they also talk about travel. And on this episode they talked about their travel dreams — travel experiences they hadn’t had yet but…
Last Updated: Mar 2, 2020 3 years ago I decided to walk the 96 mile West Highland Way in Scotland. I’d read about it. I’d seen photos of it. And I knew it would be a good introduction for long distance trails for me. Having done my fair share of hiking in Colorado and other…