Exploring the Greek Island of Rhodes
Today’s guest post has me adding a new destination to my travel wish-list…. Enjoy! Greece is an eternally popular holiday destination that enthralls and delights visitors year after year, and it’s...
View ArticleMy favorite travel moments of 2012 [VIDEO]
2012 was a good travel year for me – especially the last half! My hard drive is full of great images that overwhelm my borderline ADD, so I challenged myself to select just three or less images from...
View ArticleAll-inclusive ski vacations in Italy… a simple getaway
I’ve had fun adding more international guest-posts to the blog recently. This one explores Italy’s all-inclusive ski resorts. Enjoy… Italy is a beautiful nation rich in culture and an ideal choice...
View ArticleRestart your workout: Returning to exercise after a break
Staying fit hasn’t been easy lately. Holiday parties are in full swing, I got sick, and I’ve been stuck at my desk most of the month. When I noticed a little “muffin-top” showing above my pants, I knew...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: View from Observation Point Trail in Zion
The changing color of the rock in Zion was nearly as impressive as the size of the cliffs. Sometimes the color shift was so sudden it looked like it had been striped by a painter. Unfortunately our...
View ArticleWhat’s in my pack: Snuggly Toes foot warmers
Throughout the year, I receive items to test. Most are from large manufacturers or retailers. However, three times this year I received items from small businesses that have developed innovative,...
View ArticleChanges on the horizon: My 2013 goals
I’m a big believer in keeping my goals front and center, so I keep a vision board near my desk. It helps me stay focused on what steps I need to take to achieve my dreams. With the New Year...
View ArticleFlorida’s landscape in black and white
After 25 years of hiking in Florida, I’ve developed an appreciation for the small details in the landscape, which others may miss. Florida’s landscape is often nothing but a sea of green and to the...
View ArticleMy new adventure: Learning snow sports
I enjoy all four seasons. I spend spring and summer hiking in northern latitudes, during the fall I’m camping and caving further south, and I fill my winters with hiking and kayaking in Florida. What...
View ArticleSix reasons to stay in a hostel on your next trip
Hostels are a popular choice for budget travelers across the world. Contrary to popular belief, they are not just for youth; you will find all ages and even families. While saving is a big advantage,...
View ArticleTop ways to get active in Majorca
I’m pleased to share another fun guest post, this time on active travel to Majorca. Enjoy! There’s nothing like a sunny island blessed with beautiful beaches to get even the most sports-shy person to...
View ArticleWant to travel more? Let remote office tools set you free
If you could work remotely, would you spend more time traveling? If the answer is “yes” then you are where I was just over a year ago. I knew I wanted to travel, but I still had to keep a business...
View ArticleDressing for cold weather travel on a budget
Last week I boarded a direct flight from 80-degree days into a winter storm warning. I didn’t have the funding to purchase a new winter wardrobe so I had to improvise. I pulled clothing layers and...
View ArticleManaging fear while learning adventure sports
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. ~Dale Carnegie Boots planted on the ledge,...
View ArticleCoffee Craving: The Rose Estb in Salt Lake City
Frosty morning air made me walk a little faster toward The Rose Estb (I’m following their lead by abbreviating Establishment), a coffee spot I’d been hearing about for months. I was so chilled and...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Log crossing in the Desolation Wilderness
While I’ve had fun this winter playing in the snowy mountains of Utah, I can’t help but look forward to summer hikes in the Sierra Nevada mountains as well. The wildflowers and lakes, the...
View ArticleCravings: Vibrant 3-Layer fruit bowl
I was rushing through my morning when my friend, Ėlf Ellefsen, surprised me with an exceptional breakfast. It was as pretty as it was nutritious, and I still don’t know how he knew I was about to skip...
View ArticleTurn again to Turkey
Let’s face it – for most people of our generation, Turkey has had something of a “PR” problem. It must be said that this has been largely unjustified and the tide is now turning. But there’s quite a...
View ArticleLearning to ski: Three days of fun at Brighton’s Snow Sports School
I do not participate in any sport with ambulances at the bottom of the hill. ~Erma Bombeck This quote pretty much sums up why I avoided learning to ski until well into my 40s. Eventually I ran out of...
View ArticleChoosing the right size tent
I don’t like elbows in the ribs or being snuggled close by a tent-mate I don’t like that way…. Put simply, packing too many people into a tent is a good way to ruin a camping trip. Manufacturers label...
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