Oh, the Irish pub. It’s one of those iconic places that’s on everyone’s list as they travel to Ireland. “We do want to go to the Dingle Peninsula, but we also want to be sure we go to a pub,” folks say as we plan their trip. This is soooo not a problem. For those…
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…
Travel karma. Yup. It’s real. Like regular ol’ karma, it can be a good thing or it can come back and bite you in the ass. The first time I traveled overseas I didn’t know I was experiencing travel karma. But, it turns out, I was. I was in Spain – a little town…
As I approach that big 5-0 birthday, I think I’m getting more and more philosophical about life – and more importantly how much my life has changed in the last decade. Travel has played a huge roll in those changes, travel and the loss of my mom. However, the loss of my mom is…
I could sit here and complain about what a shitty year this has been. I could tell you I have nothing to be thankful for this year. The loss of my mom is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to go through. And it has forever changed me. But, gosh, I think about how…
“This is ho-o-o-ome. Ho-o-o-ome.” My friend, Jenny, who has a lovely voice, is singing along with Sheryl Crow. Yes, this is home, I think as we drive through the winding mountain roads on our way back to Golden. It’s a gorgeous early autumn day and I’m visiting. I used to live here, in Colorado.…
