World travels with real challenges and how to find enjoyment in all of it.
It's no small feat to take a vacation these days. Rescheduling travel arrangements have become commonplace, as I found enduring cancelations and spending hours on the phone rebooking with travel agents. The climate was right, however, in 2022 for a trip overseas as countries began easing their travel bans, lifting mandates for "non-essential travel," and …
Continue reading Exploring Italy’s famed Piedmont Region from Turin to Barolo
Everyone should see Lisbon at least once in their lifetime. It was as radiant as I had read. COVID-19 has tried to dim its passion and beauty, sending street performers into hiding, closing restaurants, or at least limiting their clientele while indoors and mandating masks in museums and other enclosed spaces. Still, Lisboetas and tourists …
Packing for a new destination is nerve-wracking (What should I wear? What meds should I bring? What cosmetics will I need?), but packing for a 14-hour flight will guarantee that your time on the airplane will be as comfortable as humanly possible. Most air travelers know cramped spaces are waiting for them when they get …
Continue reading How easy is it to pack for a 14 hour flight?
Eleven cycling days. 374 miles to cover. Quiet backroads and villages to ride through. What a splendid way to see a country, I thought. Was I naïve to assume that this would be a relaxing vacation? Yes! Was I going to get a workout like no other? You better believe it! Did I have a …
Moab, Utah has long been a destination known for world class mountain biking, but in the southwestern region of Utah near Zion National Park, some of the best bike trails for all levels of bikers preside. As a newcomer to mountain biking, I was looking for trails that would ease me into this challenging activity, …
Traveling with family & friends and the Power of Prudence 