I’ve been to almost as many places as my luggage. Bob Hope Bella Winery, Sonoma County, CA
Anniversary Road Trip
Last week I took a break from writing about European destinations and shared memories of my favorite hikes, mostly on the west coast of the USA. You can find that post here. Today I’m back with more on Europe, this time San Sebastián, Spain and Bordeaux, France. theTravelsketcher and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
To travel is to live. Hans Christian Andersen Bonnieux, Provence, France
Reminiscing About Some Great Hikes
We have been living in France for nine months now, and during this time the majority of my posts have focused on our European adventures. However, this post about some great hikes, has been sitting in my drafts folder for a long time, and has recently been calling to me. Most of these are on... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
I travel a lot, I hate having my life disrupted by routine. Caskie Stinnett Donostia - San Sebastian, Spain
Rome, Italy, Part II
Last week, I posted the first installment of our recent trip to Rome, click here to read that post; today I’ll share more about this amazing city. As I mentioned last week, Rome has an overwhelming number of fascinating and historical points of interest, as well as hoards of tourists, even in November. But the... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal. Paulo Coehlo Gold Creek Pond, Snoqualmie Pass, Washington State, USA
Rome, Italy, Part I
Rome is truly a phenomenal place to visit. Over the centuries, it has inspired writers, poets, artists, and many others with its magnificence. Sometimes referred to as the Eternal City, the City of Seven Hills, or the Cradle of Western Civilization, (it’s hard to compete with that), there’s something amazing to see at every turn.... Continue Reading →
Seasonal Quote
Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons. Jim Bishop Bears Ears National Monument, Utah, USA