Tag: blog
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Quick Guide to the Redwoods, California
Say the “redwoods” and a lot of people think of it as one zone, in one part of the country, with dense and amazing forests. The reality of the “redwoods” is that they are made up of numerous smaller forest clusters stretching from south of San Francisco to the Oregon border just north and northwest […]
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2010 Journal – Chapter 15
May 5th (on May 4th) 2010Stromness, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom Yesterday I awoke to the unpleasant sensation of not being able to swallow without a large amount of pain. Thus I realize I am now getting a cold and knowing how I am it will likely only get worse over the next few days. Thus […]
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2010 Journal – Chapter 14
Loch NessHappened May 3rd 2010, writing on May 5th 2010Inverness, Scotland So on Monday I took the train from Stirling in straight shot to Inverness and arrived about 1:30 for a one night stay. I was damn determined as well to make it out to see Loch Ness a bit before having to go onto […]
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Venice Travel Tips
Venice is one of those places one dreams about visiting. It’s a bucket list destination full of legends, art, myths and plenty to explore! If you are heading to Venice, here are a few things to remember before you hit the road…. I mean lagoon. There are no cars allowed on Venice. No cars. This […]
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Clothing Kerfuffle
It’s next to impossible to always know what to pack on a trip. There is so much to consider such as temperatures, time traveling, wrinkles, weight, coordination, and sturdiness. Practicality is great, but one also doesn’t want to look like the sad American tourist stereotype that all the Italians gawk at. The best part of […]
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A Decade of Travel
It has been ten and a half years since I took my first trip without my parents. In that decade I have learned a lot about the world, people, cultures, identities, food, wine, and maybe most importantly, myself. Perhaps the most powerful thing about being on the road, about depending on only myself, about sleeping […]
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Ice Ice Baby – Dillon Ice Castle
The city of Dillon, Colorado along with a handful of other cities around North America have welcomed the magic and whimsy of #IceCastles the last few years. The company creates elegant magic with their ice castles creating spires, spikes, fountains, slides, and other intriguing icy creations. With our Dog Sledding trip in late January, it […]
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Travel Gear on a Budget
Many people say that a good suitcase can change your life. This is undoubtably true. The appendix to that statement is that it doesn’t have to break the bank. As someone that yearns to be in the road I travel several times a year and spend many weekend away. I need a suitcase that can […]
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Do a Lot With a Little
I have never had what I would consider a lot of money or resources. I grew up in my grandparent’s house. My family lived below the poverty line. Since moving out of my childhood home I have been in school and/or working in jobs that don’t pay more than $34,000 a year.
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Wish Me Luck!
Working in the travel industry I have access to a variety of travel education and travel opportunities that the general public doesn’t have. This means I can help others create a lasting and meaningful vacation by putting my knowledge to work. Today I entered a short video on why I should go with the Australia […]