When I’ve been asked about my trip to Ireland, the first word that comes to my mind has been “charming.” And while that has been my summation of my full trip, it’s also the first word that comes to mind when I recall my visit to Killarney. The town is…
Last fall I finally made it to Ireland, a place I’ve wanted to visit for as long as I can remember. But admittedly, I was a little concerned that I built up too much expectation. It’s always a concernt about whether or not a place I’ve long dreamed of visiting…
This month (June), Dallas’ The Mat is adventuring on this year’s yoga retreat in Portugal(!). I’m partial to this trip – even though I unfortunately was unable to join – as Portugal captured a part of my heart when I first visited Lisbon years ago. I cannot wait to hear…
There are, clearly, a number of things I love about traveling, but one thing that can be fun is thinking about how to bring the trip back home with me. Yes, there are pictures or little souvenirs, but how else can I incorporate the magic of a recent trip’s experience…
Last month I wrote about enjoying small, simple pleasures in life, like the warmth from a good cup of coffee. I’d originally planned to write about gratitude this month, in line with the US Thanksgiving holiday, but the other week as I explored a new-to-me city, I heard church bells…
I came to learn over those days I spent some time on the water that there is a sound I love. It’s that exhale from a whale as it surfaces to release the old air and take in the new. It’s a powerful burst of air with mist escaping up…