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Grateful for 2020, Yup I said it...
Yesterday I spoke with a friend that I have known for over twenty years. The years often get in the way and we lose touch but we always...
Dec 30, 20206 min read


16 Nights in Coeur d'Alene, ID. (8 Super Fun Things to do While Visiting)
Admittedly, Idaho was never on our radar. Ignorantly, we thought it was just a place where potatoes grow on never-ending farmland and as...
Dec 26, 202015 min read


Ski Season is ME Season, 5 Ways to Find Time for YOU.
We all hit cycles in our lives when we desperately seek more ME time. With everything that we all juggle on a daily basis, it seems like...
Dec 21, 20203 min read


Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This is probably the easiest recipe I can share with you. It can be prepared and served in under twenty minutes and will be devoured...
Dec 17, 20202 min read


Learning to Love Myself
Over the past few months, there has been a lot of self-reflection on my end. Who am I? Who do I want to be? What are my shortcomings?...
Dec 16, 20207 min read


Chasing Corona, How to Travel Safely During the Pandemic
Since the very onset of our road trip it has felt like we have been chasing Corona. Uncannily, our next destination has always been to a...
Dec 14, 20206 min read


5 Nights in Seattle, WA
When you hear that Seattle is one of the cloudiest cities be forewarned, this is no joke. The city bears 226 cloudy days per year and we...
Dec 11, 202011 min read


2 Nights in Port Angeles, WA
We weren't quite ready to peel away from the Pacific Northwest coastline after it won us over while we traveled in Oregon. I booked us a...
Dec 7, 20205 min read


Northern Oregon Coast, Best Towns & Sites to Visit
The entire coast of Oregon overflows with non-stop breathtaking landscapes. From Brookings in the south to Astoria in the north, and...
Dec 5, 20209 min read


7 Nights in Portland, OR
Portland surprised us with how much it has to offer. This little city in the Pacific Northwest packs a rather big punch. It provides...
Dec 5, 202011 min read


4 Nights on Coast of Oregon
Whereas exploring Utah is like stumbling upon Mars, visiting the Oregon Coast is like finding Paradise. It is unimaginable that our...
Nov 29, 202013 min read


Thanksgetting
In my daily life, on a regular basis I do a lot of Thanksgiving that results in a lot of Thanksgetting on the receivers' end. As I sit...
Nov 26, 20207 min read


2 Nights in San Francisco, CA
As we approached the Golden Gate Bridge I was filled with emotion. Crossing this iconic bridge was a huge reminder of how much ground we...
Nov 24, 202011 min read


2 Nights in Yosemite, CA
We almost cancelled our stay in Yosemite because we wanted to extend our stay in Carmel by two more nights. Fortunately we convinced...
Nov 22, 20206 min read


6 Nights in Carmel, CA
It is possible that we found the place we would consider calling our new home. Carmel is paradise from every angle, on every corner and...
Nov 20, 20207 min read


I'm Stuck
I am stuck. I am trying to figure out how my feet ended up anchored in the thick mud that holds me back from new dreams and aspirations....
Nov 18, 20206 min read


What Not to Miss on the Pacific Coast Highway
We spent eight hours exploring what would normally be less than a five hour stretch on the Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Barbara to...
Nov 15, 20204 min read


5 Nights in Santa Barbara, CA
The last time I visited Santa Barbara was two decades ago. I am happy to report that it is just as beautiful as I remember. This coastal...
Nov 14, 20208 min read


2 Nights in Los Angeles, CA
I hate to admit it but our weekend in La La Land was La La Lackluster. The city, in my eyes, is a stark reminder of everything that is...
Nov 9, 20208 min read


7 Nights in Palm Springs, CA
I've always dreamt of visiting Palm Springs. We have explored many areas of California in the past but have never made it to this desert...
Nov 7, 20207 min read
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