“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine of Hippo [Episodes no longer available live. Sorry everyone!] To all my fellow travelers, I created these 15 short but sweet episodes with you in mind. This is the travel podcast that I wanted to listen to … Continue reading
GERMANY’s Maritime City of Lübeck
Just a short time exploring the cobblestone streets of Lübeck, Germany is enough to soak in the culture of this once major trading center founded on the Baltic coast in 1143. One of the thriving medieval cities of the Hanseatic League, a confederation of merchant guilds and market towns which monopolized trade routes in the … Continue reading
NORWAY | Vikings & Farmers & Fjords Oh My!
If you’ve never seen the History Channel’s action packed historical drama, Vikings, I recommend checking it out if you are planning a visit to Norway (or not; it’s that good). We visited a few ports of call during a Northern European cruise. While cruising isn’t my preferred way to travel, it was interesting to explore … Continue reading
DENMARK | 4 days in Copenhagen
What kind of European vacation do you take with nine travelers and one dog, spanning ages 13 to 92? A cruise is one way to go. I’d never done an ocean liner cruise before; everything I love about travel is on land. But when faced with this question, our family decided a cruise to see … Continue reading
Boots & Brews | Shenandoah Valley, Virginia USA
Charlottesville, Virginia isn’t just a university town where you can visit historic Monticello, home to Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States and founder of the University of Virginia. The Shenandoah Valley offers some of the best hiking and scenery of the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains in the mid-Atlantic. Be sure to check out … Continue reading
My Best of Music City USA | Nashville, TN
Hot, hot, hot. Hot chicken, hot weather, hot job market…this city is hot in every way! With so many Americans forgoing international travel well into 2021, American parks, cities and towns are more popular than ever among starved and thirsty travelers, and Nashville has something for them all. In fact, Nashville has replaced Las Vegas … Continue reading
Hometown Tourist | Strip District | Pittsburgh, PA
Being a tourist in your hometown is such a fun and fresh way to enjoy familiar surroundings. On a recent visit back to my hometown, I spent one night in one of my favorite neighborhoods. Two moms and their daughters, it was a special treat for us all. Try exploring your hometown this way. I … Continue reading
The Perfect Winter Weekend Getaway
Recipe for the perfect winter weekend getaway: 1 destination less than a 3-hour drive from home 1 dog-friendly digs with fireplace 2 good friends 3 open restaurants 4 trails for hiking and cross-country skiing Generous handful of independently owned shops Too many kind souls to count! Mix all the ingredients and what do you get? … Continue reading
Introducing My Travel Podcast!
In the words of William Shakespeare, travelers “lend me your ears!” It’s been quite some time since we’ve hit the road together, but alas, I have news. I’m excited to announce that I’ve produced 15 episodes of a travel podcast on the One Village Many Voices podcast. Whoop whoop! I miss traveling as much as … Continue reading
Red Cabbage Summer Slaw
It was that time again. I was taking inventory of what I had on hand before making a grocery run when my neighbor popped over with a gift of honey from his hives! When his bees are productive, I’m among the lucky friends who receive some of their small and mighty bounty. More inspiration. Back … Continue reading