September 20th, 2025 – Sheesh!; Europe


That piece of glass I had in my foot over Labor Day weekend never came out on its own. It got so painful that I had to go to the ER on Labor Day morning to try to get it removed. They wouldn't do that so after seeing an orthopedic surgeon, this past week I … Continue reading September 20th, 2025 – Sheesh!; Europe

August 23rd, 2025 – Ditching the Bucket List


I came across this article today that had some interesting thoughts on doing away with the idea of the travel bucket list. They bring up some really good points about over-tourism, influencers, and how people have lost sight of real travel. I totally get it. I have made my thoughts well-known on here about IG … Continue reading August 23rd, 2025 – Ditching the Bucket List

July 24th, 2025 – Domestic Open Jaw Travel


I have booked two of my three Europe trips open jaw, meaning I fly into Europe in one city, travel by whatever means (in europe it is usually a train) and leave out of another city at the end of my journey. It is a very efficient way to travel and you can really maximize … Continue reading July 24th, 2025 – Domestic Open Jaw Travel

July 15th, 2025 – Free-styling While Traveling


I came across an article earlier today that really summed up travel well and thought it was worth sharing. It really made me recall the ‘18 trip and the experience of ending up where you go. As I have said before, there is a lot of BS out there for travel but this article’s website … Continue reading July 15th, 2025 – Free-styling While Traveling

July 5th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Three


It’s our last full day here; tomorrow it is time to leave to head back home. Addy & Loran took off early to go to Devil’s Tower and a drive-through animal park. I stayed local and went on another hike in the city. This time I went hiking up near Dinosaur Park in the Skyline … Continue reading July 5th, 2025 – Rapid City, Day Three