Bodie and the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco I got my people to take me to Baker Beach in San Francisco today to celebrate New Year’s Day. It’s not always easy to transfer my ideas into their heads telepathically—they have a lot of nonsense occupying their brain space—but I managed to get this one to … Continue reading Bodie’s Adventures in 2022: January 1st – Golden Gate Bridge and Baker Beach
My Tripping Up Author Podcast Interview
I was recently invited to be interviewed by Canadian Nina Clapperton for her podcast, Tripping Up. Nina interviews travel authors about the times when their trips didn’t go exactly as planned. It’s a comedy show where she interviews some pretty amazing people who have done some really interesting adventures, like Mt. Everest and around-the-world sailing. … Continue reading My Tripping Up Author Podcast Interview
Back in the Travel Saddle – Hawaii
Photo Courtesy of Lon&Queta The pandemic has affected all of us, but in different ways. Besides the trauma, stress, and sadness of losing loved ones, jobs, or income or the dangers of working on the front lines, there were other aspects of the virus fallout that affected us. Some extroverts suffered from the lack of … Continue reading Back in the Travel Saddle – Hawaii
Out of the 2020 Storm
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.
Heidi Eliason 