Bok Tower – A gift of beauty and vision to the US
Bok Tower: Make the world a bit more beautiful and better because you have been in it.
Thoughts on a Forrest Gump Moment and Feeling Thankful to Veterans
I’d like to think that we are all just floating around on this earth to see what we can see, experience what we were meant to experience, and to learn a few lessons about humility and gratitude along the way.
People from the Road – Meet Chris – Sometimes the Dark Side can be Light! Muuuhahahahaha
People from the Road – Meet Chris Kullstroem I met Chris years ago through local Couchsurfing events. While I was wandering about the United States by myself, I was watching Chris wandering around the world by herself. That trip made her a personal hero of mine....4 Great Waterfalls for all at Crawford Notch State Park – New Hampshire
Crawford Notch State Park New Hampshire
Meet Chris and June – 4 Reasons to Trust the Universe While Traveling
On a recent traveling adventure, exploring upstate New York, I discovered four really great reasons why trusting the Universe is an awesome thing. Instead of taking the highway, the GPS insisted that a meander through the backroads of western New York was in order. I figured, “Hey, sometimes you just have to trust the universe to put you on the right path.”
Pipestone National Monument – Minnesota – Pleasantly surprising
Hello everyone, I was online today and was asked the following question “What was one touristy destination that pleasantly surprised you?” I don’t know if you can consider this a “touristy destination” but Pipestone National Monument in...Nathan Hale – Hero or dumb ass? You decide.
Hello everyone, If you read the chapter in my book (Lessons from the Road: USA) on Oregon, you would know that sometimes history paints people in a different light that does not necessarily reflect the true nature of the person or occurrences that are said to have...Mega awesome form of Transportation
Hello all, I always get excited about experiencing a new mode of transportation. As I made my way to Boston to head out to the Azores. I was struggling about what to do with my Jeep if I drove to Boston. Although there were parking options, they were a little bit...Roger Williams, Founder of Rhode Island
Hello everyone, Everywhere I go, I have a natural curiosity about all kinds of things. I always wonder about the people that have passed. The benches in memorial to loved ones passed, hold a particular fascination for me. I want to learn about those people, talk to...Strategies to find those gems in your own backyard.
I challenge you to take a look around your town. Look for plaques that denote something about the area. Take a few minutes to stop and read them. Visit the oldest cemetery in your town
Travel Tip – Strategies for finding the time to Travel
Strategies for finding the time for travel When I ask people why don’t you travel? I usually get three responses. Money, time, and fear are, by and large, the three most common factors that people perceive are keeping them from traveling. I addressed the money excuse...5 steps to protecting yourself from tick-borne illnesses
Warmer climes and outdoor times will soon beckon us to lark in parks and tread on trails. Meaning it is once again time to remind ourselves on that dastardly denizen of the woods and weeds, the unen-deer-ing deer tick and its sometimes payload of woe and misery, Lyme...3 Easy mindset changes for obtaining more affordable travel
3 easy mindset changes for obtaining more affordable travel I often hear about how people wish that they could afford to travel more often or even at all. I am always surprised to hear people, especially gainfully employed people, say those words. Over the years, I’ve...Travel Tip – The Cost of Tourism – Awareness to help a culture maintain their awesomeness.
Travel Tip about the Cost of Tourism Help a culture maintain their awesomeness. Blog mishap I was looking for inspiration all week for this week’s travel tip Tuesday post. I finally got it two days ago when I saw a post on this excellent website that allows you to...Travel Tip – Tips For Creating Fun Conversation Starters
Travel Tip for creating fun conversation starters Hello everyone, In keeping with the theme that I started last week, on tips and tricks that will help you with social anxiety and how to start a conversation. These tips work anywhere anytime not just when traveling....Travel Tip – Do you have social anxiety when traveling? Tips and Tricks to help ease the pain.
This picture is an open air market with lots of fabulous restaurants in Lisbon Portugal. Take note of the family style dining. If there is an open spot just sit down and enjoy. This is an excellent opportunity to strike up a conversation with whoever you are dining...Travel Tip – A cautionary tale about what can happen when you get robbed while traveling.
Let’s face it, people do get robbed when traveling, it happens. (Boooo Hiss Hiss)
Travel Tips – How to hear those 3 little words that all women love to hear!
My blog today for Travel Tip Tuesday is how to hear those three magical words every woman wants to hear. No, it’s not “I Love you.”
Travel Tip – Never leave all of your eggs in one basket!
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of helping an older couple out by buying a tank of gas for them
