From the primitive canvas tents employed by our grandparents to the sophisticated-for-the-times tent trailers of my childhood to the mega-RVs big enough to sleep an NFL team or two, it’s safe to say camping has evolved. Even those who still…
Tranquility in the Streets of Medieval Girona
Those colors. Those dusty reds and burnt oranges, those muted yellows and sandy browns. As I crossed the River Onyar for the very first time, the sight of Girona’s well-known color blocked apartments was seared into my memory. It was…
TBEX Costa Brava: What I Learned and What I Would Do Differently Next Time
If you’re not involved in the travel, blogging, or travel blogging industries, you’ve probably never heard of TBEX. This conference, whose tagline reads “The Future of Travel Media,” brings travel bloggers and travel industry representatives together for several days of…
Month in Review: May 2015
May is typically one of my favorite months of the year for a number of reasons. First of all, it means winter is long gone and spring is really kicking into high gear, so the weather is pretty much perfect…
How to Fall in Love With Barcelona Without Really Trying
As I rose from the bowels of Barcelona at the Passeig de Gràcia metro station, the otherworldly façade of Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Batlló came into view. My tired eyes snapped open and I gasped sharply for air. The only word…
How to Spend a Night Solo in a Hotel
If you ever travel solo, whether it’s for work or play, chances are you’ve spent a night all alone in a hotel room, wondering just what to do with all that space and unadulterated privacy. It’s rather luxurious, in this…
30 Before 30: A Progress Report
Since this blog’s humble beginnings, I’ve made a habit of sharing my goals with anyone willing to listen. And I will continue to do so out of stubbornness, despite having learned recently that telling people your goals can actually keep…
Taste Leavenworth: A Culinary Crawl Through Washington’s Bavarian Village
I love a good excuse to eat. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Brunch. Mid-afternoon snack. High tea. Dessert. Whenever there’s food in front of me. But what’s even better than eating eight times a day? EATING ALL DAY WITHOUT STOPPING. No, I’m…
A Central Washington Winery Tour with Blue Sky Outfitters
Believe it or not, Central Washington is a rapidly growing, versatile wine region. With a climate similar to parts of Chile and Argentina, my home state has been producing high-quality wines for years. Leavenworth happens to be jam-packed with tasting…
Month in Review: April 2015
I know what you’re thinking! Why yes, this post IS indeed arriving a tad on the tardy side. I assure you, though, I have plenty of good excuses explanations for that. You may recall that I was rather mopey in March.…
