My husband likes to plan travel around fitness. That is to say, around him competing in cycling races, triathlons, half marathons, etc. When he proposed going to the tiny town of Kufstein in Eastern Austria, so that he could compete in the local Radmarathon cycling race, I was initially a bit skeptical of what else... Continue Reading →
Collecting Door Knockers and 1 Dragon in Bologna, Italy
For a beautiful period of my life, I lived in Bologna, Italy. During that time, back in 2013-2014, one of my favorite things to do was simply walk through the old city center along the cobbled streets and through miles of porticoes, soaking in its history, warm earth-tone colors, and hidden treasures. I particularly loved... Continue Reading →
Ghost hunting? Edinburgh, London, and more
Following a perfect time in Paris, I headed off to Orly Airport on my solo trip to Edinburgh. Never one to miss a multi-lingual moment, I had a great time on the airport bus chatting with people in English, French, and Spanish. A nice family from Spain was happy to find someone who could help direct... Continue Reading →
Warning: spiders inside. Plus Paris!
After trains, planes, and long walks lugging luggage, I am back at my grandparents' house for my last few days in the UK. Over my three weeks here, the weather has shifted from summer to fall and the leaves are starting to change into their autumn colors. My morning yoga on the outside patio has... Continue Reading →
Blackberry picking and other adventures
You find me sitting in Birmingham International Airport eating a ham and cheddar sandwich on brown bread with kale chips and a soy milk latte. I realize that doesn’t seem newsworthy, but getting such a meal in Guangzhou would be a major feat. Unfortunately, as much as the food is delicious in China, I find... Continue Reading →