When the medieval stones of Girona start feeling like they are closing in on you, maybe you need to escape the Medieval city and take a little walk in the countryside. After climbing stairs and traversing medieval walls for a week, it was time to get out of the city and see some of the…
I sort of feel like I spent the last 4 weeks at a Renaissance Fair without the costumes. I’ve been in the Costa Brava, Spain area, working on a Medieval town project that has had me photographing more old stones than you can ever imagine! One would think that I’d get tired of photographing brick…
In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the top things to do in Nome, Alaska, a famous gold rush town. Go beyond gold history and the Iditarod to learn about all of the other unique things to do. Make the most out of your visit to this remarkable destination. “There’s a million dollars out…
Sit still under a tree branch and just listen. Listen. You’ll hear rustling every so slightly. Your hair blows across your face and tickles your cheeks. You look up into the branches and see a leaf come tumbling down towards you like a feather. Trees are magical. Sitting under trees and listening to the leaves…
The Russian Far East is a place few people ever see…even for Russians. So it’s not surprising that it’s a bit neglected. Its history is one of exploration, doomed voyages, military positioning, and harsh conditions. It was either feast or famine in this area of the world. In the Cold War era from 1945 to…
“Welcome back,” he said to me as I hear the familiar sound of my passport being stamped. I smile genuinely and say thank you. A little burst of happiness goes through my body and sort of wakes me up from the 9 hour flight from Berlin. I know people say that the U.S. immigration can…
I have spent the last two weeks exploring Alaska – and it’s so big I still have a week to go! I’ve been sleeping at truck stops, soaring with bush pilots, experiencing 3 seasons in a day, riding the rails, exploring abandoned buildings, and even doing a little hiking. As I stare up at the…
Even though the story is tragic, a Molokai leper colony tour is one of the best things to do on the island. Embarking on this deeply moving journey through history is a little tricky. So, here are all my tips for exactly how to do it. I listened in shock to our guide, Pat, as…
Prince Edward Island may be small, but that doesn’t mean it’s boring! This island is packed with things to do and see, and the best way to tackle Prince Edward Island is by car. You can easily cover the whole island and have plenty of time to stop and enjoy the myriad of things to…
I have been fighting against the system my whole adult life. I have never bought a house/real estate, have never married, don’t have any kids, left my corporate career for something different, and don’t even have a home. I never know if I’m cursed or blessed with living a life outside the box. I was…