Niagara Falls Was Not What I Thought It Would Be.

June 22, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Seeing the many photos, travel channel specials, and blogs featuring Niagara Falls made me believe that I’d “seen it” but I was wrong.

A Mini Road Trip from the Twin Cities to Mankato, MN.

May 10, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Instead of just driving myself 100 miles straight to Mankato, I took the opportunity to have a solo adventure in the Twin Cities .

P.S. I Love You, Wicklow Mountains !

August 28, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Wicklow Mountains National Park is a great place to relax, explore, and be inspired. The romance and tranquility that you find there is worlds away. Do not miss it on your visit to Ireland!

Touristing in Dublin! Ireland’s Fair City.

August 4, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Packed with history, lively pubs, and great music, Ireland’s capital is a good place to start your first adventure in The Emerald Isle.

A Glimpse of Ancient Ireland

August 2, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Being a history geek you can imagine the excitement and anticipation I felt at getting to visit Newgrange and the Hill of Tara. And no, just seeing it was not enough. I had to be inside of it too of course.

How to Get Photos of Yourself while Solo Traveling.

July 25, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

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?

Doughnut Dreams: Adventures in Oregon

July 16, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

There is no way to fit the amazingness that is the Beaver State into a measly three day weekend, but we sure did try.

Journey Through the Redwood Forests

June 18, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

The Redwoods possess a majesty that once you have wandered among them, you long to get lost among them again and again.

Getting Lost in Lanai

April 27, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

Seclusion, serenity, and four-wheeling. Sound like bliss to you? Then you need to put the island of Lanai on your list of places to visit ,and just.. get… lost. There is so much to see. All you need is 4X4 vehicle and a sense of adventure about you!

Enchanting Edinburgh, Scotland

April 8, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

The bustle of the Royal Mile, the melodious sound of the bagpipe, the distinctive Scots accent, and the alluring taste of real Scotch Whisky holds a firm grip on my heart.