I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: October 2016
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Going to the Doctor On the Road
Things go wrong. Sh*t happens. If you're me, it happens on almost every trip. I've had food poisoning in Thailand, dysentery in Australia, infected mosquito bites in Turkey, and infected blisters in Vietnam. My most recent mishap was when I was working a trade show in Las Vegas this summer. I … [Read more...] about Going to the Doctor On the Road
Photo Friday: Fort Collins, Colorado
I've always been drawn to college towns. I love their energy. Athens, Oxford, Charleston. All favorites of mine. So on our national parks road trip, we needed a good stopping point between Lander, Wyoming and Estes Park, Colorado. Fort Collins, home to Colorado State University, became a natural … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Fort Collins, Colorado
Living the Small Town Life in Lander, Wyoming
In my week in the small town, I felt at home. I'd found a favorite coffee shop, a bar with the best burgers around, and even settled into my accommodations. I had the opportunity to unpack, a first in the otherwise whirlwind road trip. And despite my dislike for all things outdoors, I was beginning … [Read more...] about Living the Small Town Life in Lander, Wyoming
On the Importance of Self Care
I'm not really a self-help follower. Despite the fact that some of my favorite reads from this year fall into that category (Rising Strong!), buzzwords like self-care tend to turn me off. It's all a little hippy-dippy for me and seems straightforward. Of course, I take care of myself! But it … [Read more...] about On the Importance of Self Care