Iceland. I can tell you that I never thought about Iceland as a travel bucket list item nor have I ever given it any thought of travel. In fact, before I went to Iceland, I couldn’t tell you a lot about the dang island. So when my travel-in-shenanigans-partner-in-crime Amy asked, “Wanna go to Iceland with me?” I of course said “Yes.” Why wouldn’t I go? … Continue reading An Icelandic Journey
If eternity is measured by memories treasured in the hearts of loved cities and friends…Then Shel surely knows that he lives as he goes to the The Place Where The Sidewalk Ends. – Sullins Stuart This piece of concrete etched with those words lays outside of one of my favorite churches: St Paul’s Episcopal Church. I’ve never been in the church. I just stand outside … Continue reading I Know Where the Sidewalk Begins
It’s 2:40 pm and I’m somewhere over the US…not sure where because I fell asleep before take off. I lost an hour and didn’t even get abducted by aliens! I’ve traveled 256 air miles with 347 air miles to go. I’m a little closer to the sun…in the air and on the ground. Continue reading Closer to the Sun
I am leaving for Montego Bay on Thursday morning and returning on Sun night. Packing for me is easy and I sometimes over pack, but on my last huge excursion, which was to Australia, I learned how to pack everything I needed for 3 weeks in one bag. I have a friend who is completely astonished by what I packed for Montego Bay, but this … Continue reading Smart Packing
There’s something to be said about traveling. Right now, it’s 12:18 pm and I’m somewhere over the US on my way to Vegas. Below me is the green of the Earth and right outside my window is the blue if the skies. This of course has no comparison to being in space with the stars but I imagine that the feeling I am feeling is … Continue reading From Somewhere in The Skies
spon·ta·ne·i·ty noun ˌspän-tə-ˈnē-ə-tē, -ˈnā- Definition of SPONTANEITY 1 : the quality or state of being spontaneous 2 : voluntary or undetermined action or movement; also : its source When it comes to vacations, I am not spontaneous. I am a planner when it comes to vacations. I research prices, hotel, etc. I planned Australia for a year. Even though I go to Key West every … Continue reading Spontaneity
Last week, I put on 930 road miles onto my traveling adventures. Some would gawk at that many miles, as a traveler, I revel in it. Monday, April 23rd – 486 round trip miles Destination: Atlanta, GA I drove down with my friend JJ and his sister, Sarah to see Rammstein (one of my top 5 favorites bands). Last year, I flew to Las Vegas … Continue reading 930 Road Miles
“Far Side of the World” by Jimmy Buffett played on my iPod and I realized, it captured the essence of why I love to travel and why I started this website and blog. I love to travel: drive, fly, cruise, walk…whatever. If I can travel, I am happy. I will travel for work, for fun, for personal reasons, and just because. There is nothing better … Continue reading Far Side of the World
One island…two visits…Key West 2012. Yes, I am beyond excited! You can read all previous Key West posts and maybe understand, how much I love this island. And every time someone asks me what’s so great out about, I tell them 2 things: My soul feels at peace the moment I step on that island. It is Disney World for the adults, minus the rides. … Continue reading Key West 2012 Part One
Tuesday…in the car. Suzanne & I hit the road around 5:15 and of course hit that lovely Tues rush hour traffic that only 77 can provide. Not to be put off by the traffic, we roll the windows down and put in one of Jordan’s CD mixes. Somewhere on 26, we hit light rain but sing and laugh our way through. On 95, more rain … Continue reading Key West…a Recap