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…
As with any year, there were ups and downs, but as I reflect on the year that’s winding down, it’s important to really think on those exciting adventures and not the downs. That cycle is a part of life. Among my ups, I explored new places, saw beautiful wildlife and…
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…
Last month I wrote about taking advantage of a trip to western New York to visit Niagara Falls the other year, but my friend and I also did a little more exploring around that part of the state. As with every place, there’s so much to see, even beyond the…
Niagara Falls was something I would have liked to see, but I have to admit that the sight didn’t come up when actually planning travel – often because I wasn’t planning on being in the area (though that can lead to a larger question of when there’s so much to…
I have to start with noting that I took far too many pics of food, joking those first few days that I’d have to have a separate photo album just for the food. The first week’s food at the yoga retreat was so fresh and light: fruits and vegetables, all…