The first time I saw Ireland I was amazed at the different shades of green. I was mesmerized by the beauty of the landscape. I was in awe of the roiling sea crashing against craggy, rocky cliffs. I was enchanted by the warm, friendly people. I fell in love. That love grew over…
I’ve been fortunate to know some fabulous women throughout my life. From my wise and witty grandmothers to my sweet little mama to friends who never cease to amaze me with their intelligence, kindness, courage and generosity to complete strangers who opened their homes and hearts to me. Today, and every day, I celebrate all…
This is the hashtag I’ve been using over the last couple months on social media posts. As a personal travel planner, photographer, writer and wanderlust-filled traveler, it’s exciting to think about where you want to go on your next trip. I know some people don’t have a lot of time or money to travel, or don’t…
I’ve been traveling now for 3 weeks. Some people can’t imagine being gone this long let alone the 10 weeks I have planned. Others dream of traveling for a couple of months or more, but feel they can’t due to work and family obligations. For me, it’s my goal – location independent business and lifestyle.…
This happened to me. Once. From the guy I lived with who supposedly loved me. Yeah…it hurt. And 6 years later after our breakup (and 7 after said incident), it still pisses me off! In 2005 I had met a lovely Irish woman in Granada, Spain. We spent the day together, discovering we had a lot…
“I think we’ve come to far,” my worried dad says from the backseat of my Irish friend’s car. “No, I think we need to go a bit farther,” I reply as I navigate down the rural road. We’re in County Waterford near the tiny town of Ballymacarbry in the Nire Valley. So, basically in the…
