Colosseum Calamity
From the very first time I had seen the Roman Forum on television, I was completely and helplessly enamored. The strongest feelings of awe and wonder washed over me as…
Mindfulness, Machu Picchu Style
As we crested the peak, suddenly the full glory of Machu Picchu came into view. It was breathtaking. At that moment the entire world around me fell away. I no…
Learn the Local Language – And Use It!
Conversation in Costa Rica Exiting the airport on a beautiful sunny morning, I saw something I’d never seen before - my name on a sign! There stood my driver, ready…
Lost In Lockdown – An Introvert’s Tale
It’s March 2020 and the western world is introduced to The Lockdown. I’m told to pack up my computer, go home and stay home. As an introvert, I must admit…
Luggage Lessons
First Solo Trip - Los Cabos, Mexico 2017 Logically speaking, traveling solo would mean that you’d need to pack more stuff than when traveling with a partner, no? I won’t…
Ms. Misunderstood
By mid-morning, our tour bus was chugging its way through the steep and narrow streets of Naples. Italy’s third largest city is a charming mix of new and old, with…
Dining Alone? Delightful!
Arriving at the resort right around 8 o’clock in the morning, I fully expected to spend most of the day waiting around for my room to be ready. I approached…