10 things NOT to do before the Breck Crest Mountain Marathon
With weeks, or even months, of training behind you, and the few days or mere hours before the big event can be more stressful than the main event. The Breck Crest Mountain Marathon is even more unique and adventurous than your average running event.
Things to do in Boothbay Harbor, Maine in August
The sea salt and pine tree aroma tickle my senses as we roll by quaint harbors with brightly colored sailboats swaying in the calm waters. The classic coastal cottages decorated with picket fences...
Simply Wild: How a week on the Salmon River manifests the importance of simplicity
“STAY LOW,” suggested Barry as we maneuvered our way around the large boulders and sticky poison ivy. I didn’t listen. The grippy boulders ahead seemed easy enough to scramble up with the right...
The Movement. The Planet. Places. Products. PART 2
True to my word, I have spent the last month transforming my kitchen into a plastic-free/ eco-friendly/ composting zone. As I advanced deeper into the zone, I found that I became much more...
Kaikoura, New Zealand – Whales. Trails. Wheels.
Kaikoura, New Zealand, is located 2.5 hours north of Christchurch on the stunning east coastal Highway 1 of the Sorth Island. The drive can take a bit longer than the advertised 2.5 hours because...
The Movement. The Planet. Places. Products.
I think of myself as an environmentally conscious person. I wholeheartedly recycle, have reusable bags for grocery shopping. I try to remember my coffee mug when getting coffee to go, and I drink...
Traveling to Thailand? Riding Elephants Prolongs an Evil Culture of Abuse.
At first blush, Asian elephants seem to be as domesticated as horses, but there is a dark side to this veneer that needs to be exposed. When blissfully ignorant tourists pay to ride elephants or...
Jodhpur, India – The Top 5 Experiences in the Blue City
Jodhpur, India, has an alluring history of decadence to fortune-less to reinvention and success in the preservation and advancement of the five-centuries-old city. Jodhpur is the second largest...
How to Pack for 7 Countries, 3 Months & 2 Seasons
Are you wondering how to pack for 3 months and 2 seasons of travel? If so, we can help! We just wrapped up an extended tour that had us in deep autumn in the UK, hot summer temperatures in India...
Cliff Jumping in Railay Beach, Thailand
The original post was published in November 2013. Recently updated December 2019. DEEP WATER SOLO climbing and snorkeling in Railay Beach, Thailand. An excellent adventure for the entire family!...
Riding camels in the desert of Jaisalmer, India
Jaisalmer is located at the western end of the Rajasthan Region in India and very close to the Pakistan border. This desert city is known as the Golden City for its golden sandstone building, many...
The Overnight Train from New Delhi to Jaisalmer
Here we go! The beginning of our Intrepid Rajasthan Adventure Tour! I felt an overwhelming appreciation for our Intrepid guide, Abhi (ah-bee), as he lead our group to the train platform. The train...
New Delhi, India – The experience starts at the airport.
A quick peek into the beginning of our India experience. I have a few moments, experiences, and cities I am going to share, but this is my first impression of India that will stay with me forever....
Dublin, Ireland – The city of great food and music!
I had no expectations about Dublin. In the past, It was not on my top 10 places to visit. Jeff picked Dublin because his sister, Marlea, and niece, Janet, were going to be on holiday in Dublin on...
Fort Williams, Scotland (4) – The top must-do activities in this great mountain town!
Fort Williams felt the most like home to me. Although it’s at sea level, the mountains dramatically jet up to 4000 ft. Nevis Range is the local ski area with a gondola to mid-mountain where the...
Shetland Islands, Scotland (3) – Experience the beauty of the Isles!
We landed at 8:30 am at Sumburgh Airport. An early flight and a small plane made for an exciting morning. We hired a taxi to Lerwick Town Center and arrived in the pouring rain. Lerwick is a small...
Aberdeen, Scotland (2) – Top Five Favorite Finds
Julie picked me up at the Aberdeen Train Station. The public transportation in Scotland is incredible, fast, and clean. It was so great to see her beautiful face and laughing blue eyes. We did a...
Edinburgh, Scotland (1) – History. Harry Potter. Haggis.
The theme of Scotland for me is friendship, generosity, and warmth (even though I was chilled to the bone most of the time). I looped in Scotland to this world tour because of bonds created on a...
London, England – If you only have a couple of days in London …
INSIGNIFICANT is how I feel when walking through the streets of London, England.I am blown away by the magnitude of history in this single city. The multitude of historic architecture and royal...
Should I partner with my college student on a real estate investment?
Taking a risk on our kids can be scary and unpredictable. However, do the potential benefits outweigh the risks and anxiety? It's been a year since I started this blog. I wanted to see the results...
Smart Surf Tips for Solo Travelers
The air is heavy and warm. It lays on you like a thick blanket of moisture. The least amount of clothing is best. It’s my first morning in Playa Grande, Costa Rica. I brewed some Costa Rican coffee...
Crossroad or Revival?
How lucky am I? was the thought that ran through my mind as I skied up the mountain on a chilly bluebird morning. The fresh white snow twinkled like diamonds in the sunlight and all I...