When life gives you a pandemic and a 50th birthday what do you do? For about 10 years I had a plan of what my birthday was going to be. But that was going to be impossible given the travel restrictions. So the question was how could I have the perfect 50th birthday anyway? Especially …
Category Archives: travel
What About Your Feet?
Today I started thinking about my feet. Not in a weird random way but in a more profound way. I realized my feet have been such a blessing. My feet have carried me through this beautiful life. They have climbed mountains in Sri Lanka, walked through rain forests and cloud forests around the world. My …
Life After Quarantine
Two weeks ago, Italy began lifting its strict lockdown. Before we were allowed outside, I had begun thinking about life after quarantine. I realized through our two-month lockdown what the most important things in my life are. So, would my life after quarantine allow me to enjoy those things again and if so, how long …
How Do You Choose Your Next Destination?
People often ask me “How do you choose your next destination?” Believe it or not it really stumped me. Planning was never something I sat down and thought about. (I am a serious fly by the seat of your pants kind of girl.) After thinking about it I realized the “How do you choose your …
Best Gifts For The Traveler On Your List
Looking for the best gifts for the traveler in your life? Here are my recommendations for the best gifts for anyone who loves to travel, whether they are just getting started or are on the road all year like me. You can’t go wrong with any of the gifts in my holiday gift guide this …
Inspirations From World Travelers: Fiona
I found Fiona’s blog, Just Me and a Boarding Pass, one day when I was searching for information about a destination. I loved her spirit and approach to travel so I started reading more of her posts. Soon I asked her to join me on the 30seconds.com travel page as a contributor. Her sense of …
The Versatile Blogger Award
Recently I was nominated for The Versatile Blogger award by Fiona Wiley at one of my favorite blogs Just Me And A Boarding Pass. I love reading about her travels and checking out her pictures. She has helped my travel wish list grow! Fiona has been traveling since she was a child. I love her …
What I love most about life is the limitless possibilities. At any moment things can shift and change, we can go in a new direction with nothing more than a different decision than we made the day before. It keeps life robust, exciting and challenging. Seeing life as a series of events, emotions and relationships …
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Looking Up
As a general rule of thumb I always figuratively “look up” in life. The older I get the more I find myself taking risks and enjoying adventure. One of the biggest risks/adventures of my life was living in Italy.