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• A Day In The Life

  

  I thought I would do another day in the life, and may do this each month, as even though sometimes the days seem the same every day, they are actually often... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2024 TRAVEL

• Tgim

  

  I thought I would jump on the TGIF wagon, except that now that I don't have a normal work week, I actually dislike the weekends. Funny, eh? Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2024 TRAVEL

• You Ask, I Answer

  

  If we were having coffee, I would give you a quick update that I am having a blast, BUT the weather is weird!! It was 27 F the other morning and then in the... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2024 TRAVEL

• Looking Back: Books + A Bonus Question Or Two

  

  Remember my lack of reading motivation in March? Well, in reading terms for me, April went in like a lamb and out like a lion. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2024 TRAVEL

• By The Numbers: April

  

  It's May! As you may know, this is my favorite month! Bring on the spring time! I thought I would do a quick recap of the last "month" of travel, including... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2024 TRAVEL

• What I Love: Snacks

  

  always10,000 calorie per day Obviously, I cannot carry around Phelps' three fried egg sandwiches, half a kilo of pasta or large pizza, so I do rely a lot on... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2024 TRAVEL

• Six Things to Do in Portland, Oregon

  

  (2) Explore the neighborhoods: I had to say this, as this is one of my favorite things to do. There are so many little neighborhoods, each with their own flare... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2024 TRAVEL

• A Day in The Life

  Happy tax day!? Did you do your taxes yet? I had to pay and I set mine up to pay on the 14th, as I am not paying any earlier than I absolutely have to! I hope... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2024 TRAVEL

• Episode One: Plan G

  

  You know how there is plan A and then plan B etc.? The last few weeks have been a lesson in always having a backup and/or being willing to go with the flow. I... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2024 TRAVEL

• Slow Travel: Week One

  

  Bikepacking USA and Canada Adventure Currently hereAlso, I am rounding up questions for future posts, and I need your help. If you don't mind, can you please... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2024 TRAVEL

• Looking Back: Books

  

  As I mentioned last week, I have been struggling a little bit to concentrate on books lately. However, I am happy to report two things. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2024 TRAVEL

• So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye

  

  This month so far, I am batting 250 on books, and my one hit was only a single. I read Lisa Jewell's Watching You and it was just okay. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2024 TRAVEL

• A Million Tiny Things

  

  NicoleOf course this makes me think about all of those things that we do to get to something beyond them. Even something as simple as hiking is sometimes not... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2024 TRAVEL

• Round The World (RTW) Episode Five

  

  Over the years, I have stopped working to take various longer adventures around the world. The first was in 1999, when, after taking a semester of French, I... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2024 TRAVEL

• Confessions & Randoms

  

  Happy Monday everyone! I hope that everyone had a great weekend and that spring is starting to show in your neck of the woods. In the Bay Area, it finally... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2024 TRAVEL

• A Lifetime of Blogging

  Lately I have been going through some of my old posts. I had an idea that I was going to relabel some of them and try to tidy things up a bit. But then I... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2024 TRAVEL

• Things I Do Not Buy

  

  toilet paperSign in hospital bathroom. Hands? Really?The other thing I rarely use is paper towels. I bought a Costco pack of 12 rolls when I moved into my... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2024 TRAVEL

• Winter in the Bay Area

  

  But maybe not as much rain as I thought? (I painted on the 28th)However, having said that, there were several times that I had a marvelous walk or hike and did... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2024 TRAVEL

• The Not So Successful Side Hustle: An Update

  

  You may recall that I recently started an unsuccessful side hustle. I never claimed to be an entrepreneur and I definitely am not much of a salesperson, but las... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2024 TRAVEL

• A Few of Elisabeth's Thoughts On Travel

  

  As you know, I love to travel! I am always curious about how other people plan, how they started their travel journey, where they have been and what they liked. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2024 TRAVEL