UPDATED MAR 2020. I’m about as flexible as a frozen corpse. As embarrassing as it is, I can’t touch my toes. Still, decided to go on a yoga retreat. I was scared though. I don’t do classes, I don’t wear Lululemon, and I certainly didn’t know my happy baby from a half lotus. What the hell was I thinking? Is that a bit…
UPDATED FEB 2020. G’day! There are a lot of great reasons to visit Australia isn’t there? The wildlife, people, beaches, laid-back vibes, and of course the fine chunk of Australian beef, Hugh Jackman (you’re welcome). But, when it comes to eating in Australia, there are a lot of things that will simply be confusing for our American neighbors, like the…
UPDATED FEB 2020. In all honesty, though the castle of William the Conqueror is one of the big-name attractions of Falaise, I was actually visiting to see the statue of the Viking leader who became a Duke of Normandy, Rollo. I’m a big fan of the show Vikings and mostly wanted to see it because of that. I never would’ve…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Two seconds in France and you quickly realize it’s drenched in history. The D-Day landing beaches in Normandy are just one of the historic sites to explore. Many years have passed since D-Day but, fortunately for us, the area is now full of memorials, museums, and cemeteries so the stories are not lost in the sand. Instead,…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Confession: I’m not usually a big Airbnb fan. I prefer hotels most of the time. I like the convenience, comfort, and that it’s so different from regular home life – aka no cooking or cleaning. But, there are some occasions, like the cabin I love in northern Norway and the one I am about to tell you about…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Many travel blogs will have you believe that amazing travel experiences can only be had in glamorous or far off destinations. I am here today to call bullshit. Sure, by traveling far you can have awe-inspiring travel experiences and I am a big supporter of global travel. But it’s not the only way you can have a…
UPDATED FEB 2020. If you have been on a solo trip, or even brought up the idea of going on one, then I am sure you are familiar with the ‘world is a scary place’ comments that go with it. They’re not wrong either. The world can be a scary place and unfortunately, bad people do exist. That shouldn’t stop…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Oslo has a little of everything. For the thinkers, there is a wide array of museums to spend time in. Outdoor lovers will enjoy the many hiking and cycling trails to offer as well as parks and other outdoor activities. City slickers will enjoy the busy center of town has unique stores as well as trendy bars,…
UPDATED MAR 2020. We all know that Italians are known for their amazing food, right? If in America people fight with each other over the color of their football jersey, in Italy they would fight over the ingredients in the perfect ragu. Cooking here isn’t just a chore where you whip together something edible. There is a passion that is…
UPDATED MAR 2020. Did you hear the new term ‘alternative fact’ in the news recently? It’s the new word for ‘lie’ apparently. The new term got me thinking, we are probably all guilty of saying a ‘little white alternative fact’ every now and then, right? ‘Thanks for the gift, I really love photos of you’, ‘that’s the cutest baby I’ve…