And no, I don't mean the state. A few months ago when I wrote the “After” blog of what it took to successfully and safely pull off my...

For years visiting Germany was high on my list. After all, I knew my last name had German origins and long before visiting Germany I...

After five amazing solo days exploring Switzerland back in the summer of 2014, I hopped on a train and headed to Salzburg, Austria. Admit...

Wait, what? Group travel for a committed solo traveler? If you've been reading my blog since I kicked it off in early 2020, you know my...

A few days ago, I thought I would be embarking my next solo adventure. This time I'd start in Ljubljana, Slovenia, a city I had initially...

As they say, "save the best for last." Since I was a child, I was always a ferocious reader. I read books in the car, at the dinner...

From the title it sounds like I am going to cover a lot of ground with this post. And well, I crammed a lot of sightseeing in, in just...

I'll admit finding my "Zen" wasn't actually my original plan for Zadar, after all I'd be finding my "zen" later in my trip when I reached...

As I continue recounting my time in Croatia, I'm on the move again this time with a bit of exploring nature, wine tasting, and wandering...

"Traveling brings you to new cultures and places. In such an environment, everything around you feels more enriching. Your brain and body...

With every trip I take, I try so hard to live in the moment. To really relish in the sheer joy, peace, and happiness that I feel of being...

It's September 8th, 2020. Today marks exactly six months since my last international trip. And in 48 hours, I'll be boarding a plane...

Twelve days, totally solo, exploring via every mode of transport you can think of and it all started in the land of cheese, chocolate and...

Have you ever thought about why you go on every trip you take? What makes you pick that specific place? What makes you choose those...

With the start of a new month, I've decided it's time to get back to writing about what I originally intended for this blog; where my...

For all my Shepherd friends, this one's for you. Last Sunday, as I prepared to begin my fourth week of working from home which had become...

The coronavirus might have severely impacted travel, but that doesn't mean we can't re-learn to love where we call home. When I started...

Does the thought of preparing for a trip abroad overwhelm you? Read below for some tips of what I do when I get ready for a trip to...

As I prepare to embark on my next journey, I thought now would be the best time to introduce "Soli" as he will be joining me for this...

The Misfortune of a February Birthday For as long as I can remember, I've dreamed of a sunny, 70-degree birthday. But, the chance of...