Tag: travel tips
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Maine or Bust 2022: California highs and lows – Week 1
We arrived in Lone Pine, California for our third night on the road, and found ourselves in a rustic campground with a gorgeous, front row view of the Eastern Sierra. Gazing up at Mount Whitney, California’s highest point, brought back August memories of our month long journey hiking the John Muir Trail. The following three…
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Adventure calls, but when will we answer?
When is the right time to take an adventure? There are many answers: When the kids get out of school. When we can afford it. When we learn __________ (insert a foreign language). When we retire. When we pay off the house. When the economy is better. In other words, when it is easier and…
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Am I a Travel Snob?
“Uh-oh honey,” I muttered as we sipped our coffee and scanned the morning headlines. “I think this might be us.” An article entitled 22 Reasons You Are a Travel Snob had caught my eye. Yikes…the author wasn't cutting me any slack. He wasn't concerned that I “might be” or “could be”…he declared that “I…
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Experiences pale with bucket list
What's on your list? How about New Zealand, Italy, Machu Picchu? Or sky dive, bungee jump, climb Half Dome? If you are having trouble with your bucket list, visit a bookstore or look around online and you will find almost limitless suggestions. Or visit the App Store. Why do we compile bucket lists of must-sees…
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Yurts!
Oregon has the most beautiful campgrounds and we have some wonderful memories of past trips…so when Reg suggested we camp on this trip, I was tempted. Until I gave it some serious thought. Camping for us (even for one night) is never simple so in a desperate attempt to find a compromise for the nature…
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The Shoes Are Everything: The Camino de Santiago
When I was still working, the Bunco Girls used to marvel at my shoes. I always arrived straight from work, sporting a spiffy pair of heels and claiming to be able to walk in anything! I love heels; partially (yes, I'll admit it) because I think they make my feet look smaller. Since everything looks…
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If You Are in the Neighborhood: Going Up in Yosemite
A series of posts from our travels. The next time you are enjoying a spring or early summer day in California's Yosemite Valley, the Four-Mile Trail is a great way to get to the high country while experiencing views of the park and its waterfalls that change as you turn every corner. The trail begins…
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If You Are in the Neighborhood: Glens of Scotland
A series of posts from our travels. Ah, Scotland! Indeed, it is a magical place in so many ways. After a year living there and two return trips, Scotland has a special place in our hearts. We are drawn by great friends as well as the good times and many laughs we always share with…
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If You Are in the Neighborhood: Ancient Beijing
A series of posts from our travels. Beijing is a sprawling city marked by rapid modernization that has led to the leveling of many ancient courtyard homes (siheyuan) and narrow alleyways (hutongs). The destruction and resulting displacement of people has been controversial and there is an effort to preserve and renovate homes in areas near…
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