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

Juy 17th, 2025 – Road Trip


I have been going through stuff my parents had, consolidating & packing the stuff to keep and throwing away many things that were saved for some reason I cannot determine. Some things I have donated, and I found a few more things to donate that my mom had amongst the (literally) 20-30 plastic tubs and … Continue reading Juy 17th, 2025 – Road Trip

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 6th, 2025 – Back Home


So, yeah…it was an early morning. Our trip east on I-90 started out 60° F, grey and wet. We were driving into this mess but it wasn’t too bad and the lightning put on a nice show in those grey clouds. Eventually it cleared off and we got out of the rain and into the … Continue reading July 6th, 2025 – Back Home

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