To me, Italy is one of the best countries to travel solo. There is so much to see and to experience. And yes, while it is a romantic place to share with a special someone, there is also a lot to explore on your own. But, if you want some companionship, Italy is an…
So, when I say Europe, I bet you don’t think of national parks, do you? I’m sure when you think of Europe, you think of grand cities like Paris and Rome. You think of gorgeous works of art by Van Gogh and Monet. Architecture by Gaudi or Brunelleschi. And you probably think of small…
Today Iām officially 50. Wow! That sounds so weirdā¦Fifty. Half a century. Yikes! The thing is, I thought Iād be freaking out about this. But, Iām not. Iām sad that my mom isnāt here to celebrate with me. To say, āHappy Birthday, Sweet Pea!ā To tell me I might be 50, but Iām still…
Travel karma. Yup. Itās real. Like regular olā 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 didnāt 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 Iām 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…
Iām not changing my mind. I know. How can this be so in light of the weekendās events? Last week I said that I donāt think the world is unsafe. I donāt believe itās any more dangerous or crazier than it was 100 years ago or even 1000 years ago. I stand by this.…
