The concept of home and being rooted is one that I often struggle with. I don’t own a home (nor do I want to at this point) and I don’t own a car. For me I can be “home” wherever I am. I remember being in Turkey back in 2011. It was my first…
There’s no doubt about it — I’m super excited to explore a new country in Scotland. And very much looking forward to tackling the West Highland Way, seeing the southern Scottish Highlands on foot. I mean, gosh, I’ll really be able to thoroughly enjoy the scenery. However as stoked as I am for this adventure, it’s…
Wow! Another peer award! So honored to be recognized by Michaela over at This FP Planet. You remember her? She did a collaboration piece on Slovenia with me. She has an awesome blog and fabulous perspective on life and travel. If you haven’t checked out her blog, please do so. These awards are loads of fun. It’s…
Slovenia is one of those countries that everyone who has been to, raves about. Where is this country? Well, for those of you who are geographically challenged, pull up a map of Europe and take a look. It’s really at the crossroads of western and central Europe. Bordered by Italy to the West, Austria to…
Today I’m officially 50. Wow! That sounds so weird…Fifty. Half a century. Yikes! The thing is, I thought I’d be freaking out about this. But, I’m not. I’m sad that my mom isn’t here to celebrate with me. To say, “Happy Birthday, Sweet Pea!” To tell me I might be 50, but I’m still…
As I have now settled back into Midwest life after 7 weeks of travel, I stop and daydream of the places I recently had the good fortune to visit. People will ask me, “what was your favorite place in Italy?” I don’t know that I can really answer this. Of all the places I’ve been,…
