Category: Travel Diaries
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What It’s Like to be a Guest at The White House.
October 11, 2016. That date is one for the history books in my little world because that was the day I got invited to The White House and met the First Lady of the United States. Crazy, right?
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Family, are you in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland did not often come up on my travel radar, but while doing some family genealogy research, I came across some info that piqued my interest and prompted a visit!
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A Glimpse of How I see Mankato.
On this last visit to my dad’s hometown, I had some time to myself to catch the sunrise and snap some photos of things I think make this town so special.
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How to Get Photos of Yourself while Solo Traveling.
A good set of photographs are my favorite souvenirs to bring home from my travels. But what if you are traveling alone with no one to help you take your photo?
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Fall in Love with San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
Original architecture from bygone eras blend seamlessly with newer buildings. Come get inspired by the rich history of The Gaslamp.
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2015: My Year of Letting Go and Going on Adventures!
On this last day of 2015, it’s only natural that I collect my thoughts into a blog post about how extremely grateful I am for all of the blessings I have experienced this year. I am privileged to say that it was one of my best years to date.
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The Magic and Beauty of the Desert
With it’s dramatic sunrises and sunsets, extreme temperatures, semi-isolation, and mysterious legends of aliens and the desert dwelling “Yucca man,” it’s easy to see why the desert is often associated with being a spiritual and magical place.
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Gifts From the Hanakapi’ai Trail
So, what’s my plan? I’m not sure yet. I’m just thankful for these little reminders that taking this hike made me remember.
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Happy New YEAR is the goal!
I wish each and everyone of you a new year filled with abundant blessings and pure happiness! The travel bug bit me pretty hard this year and the effect is lasting well into the next and probably beyond. My outlook on life, with all it’s unexpected twists and turns, has slowly metamorphosed this latter half of the…
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My First Impression of New York Part 2: How This SoCal girl got around NYC
As much as I hate to admit it, I can be a bit directionally challenged sometimes. So naturally, how I was going to get around New York was probably the biggest worry I had before I left for my trip. It turned out to be quite the adventure and I ended up with some funny stories…
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