Photo courtesy of Felix Mittermeier So much has happened in the six months since I last posted here. Quite honestly, I felt buffeted by the hurricane that has been 2020. I needed an emotional sabbatical to sort out and deal with all of my feelings, not to mention everything going on in my life. More … Continue reading Out of the 2020 Storm
Virtual Trip #1: Exotic Thailand Adventures (Eating Bugs—Optional)
View from Kayaks in Ao Thalane, Thailand Since most of us are grounded right now and travel is a distant memory, I thought I would relive some of my past trips. This first installment is a trip Dan and I took around the Christmas holidays one year. I was recently invited to write about my … Continue reading Virtual Trip #1: Exotic Thailand Adventures (Eating Bugs—Optional)
Another Reason to be Happy You’re Not Traveling
That's sarcasm, of course. Another reason to be happy we're not traveling right now. #lookingonthebrightside
Why We Travel
I love this quote but I also think that sometimes we travel to escape life. And that's okay.
Travel to See the Differences
Street Performer in Madrid, Spain I really like this post from Kim McKinney of In the Box, Out of the Box about the differences you see when you travel. That's one of the things I love about travel: the way it opens you up to new experiences, new sights, different food, architecture, and ways of … Continue reading Travel to See the Differences
Vacation–What Does Financial Stability Have to Do With it?
There's always a way. If you think you can't afford a vacation, get creative. I sold my house to finance my motorhome travels. Work overtime, get a second job, sell stuff you don't need, give up Starbucks--whatever will put a few extra dollars in your bank account. Then just go.
Travel Retreats
If you're itching for a travel retreat but not sure how to do it, check out this post at Luna River Voices for some great ideas.
Sabbatical: Salve for the Soul
A sabbatical, also known as a career break, is a period of leave from work so that employees can study, travel, or rest. We usually think of sabbaticals applying to only professors, lawyers, and members of the clergy, but some corporations also offer sabbaticals. A few employers even offer paid sabbatical leave, although most are … Continue reading Sabbatical: Salve for the Soul
The Wanderlust Gene
My Boots Above Machu Picchu, Peru Merriam-Webster defines wanderlust as a “strong longing for or impulse toward wandering.” This is more commonly known as a strong desire to travel. When I was younger I loved moving to other states. First Colorado, then California, Washington, and back to California. There was something so exciting about starting … Continue reading The Wanderlust Gene
