Traveling is Not an Escape Route

Posted in Escape| Travel

Just last week I ended up having a conversation about all of my travels that took a sharp turn when the person I was speaking with kindly, but unmistakably, implied that I was using my trips as a form of escape. That eventually it would be best to stop traveling and face issues at home. Um, what?!?This completely… Read more

Christmas Gifts for the Traveler in your Life

Posted in Gifts| shopping

Anyone else shop for their holiday gifts at the very last minute like I do? Good! This list may be just in time for you procrastinators. 1. Anne Taintor Luggage Tags – A great little stocking stuffer to help luggage stand out from the rest on the airport carousel.Price: $8.99 – $9.99Buy From: Anne Taintor Website2… Read more

Adventure Awaits!

Posted in Adventure| Road Trip

The saying that the journey is often more important than the destination could not have been more true than it was today.  I am just back from a long weekend (almost too long) in Las Vegas with a great group of friends for a little relaxation, a little partying and a little Capoeira. We stayed up… Read more

5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Local Culture

Posted in Cafe| Culture| language| lost

Have you ever traveled to a foreign city spent a few hurried days, got back on a plane and headed home only to feel like you never really experienced the city at all? I sure have.Usually its when I travel on a business trip. I spend more time in sterile offices, eating box lunches and looking… Read more

Is Global Shopping too Global?

Posted in Gifts| shopping| Souvenir

There is something special about finding the perfect souvenir for a friend or family member while you’re traveling the globe. Something that has Aunt Jane or Cousin George’s name written all over it.  What is less than special is finding that gift, deciding to spend your limited budget on it, packaging it up, standing in line… Read more

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