Notes on Loneliness

Is solo travel lonely? Not in my opinion. But… Part of me yearns for companionship on my trips because I know the joy of sharing an experience, and the comfort of having someone with me. Yet another part of me feels guilty for enjoying it so thoroughly while alone. In Into the Wild, Christopher McCandless…

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Time and Travel (or Time-Travel)

I believe time is a vertical field of possibilities. All of our realities, our experiences, our options, are waiting to be chosen. We can pluck our experiences off the wall, choosing our reality; or, we can let life happen to us. It’s always a choice. For example, today I pack and prepare for my next…

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Beginnings

One year ago today I got on the Southwest Chief train to New Mexico. Feeling nostalgic because I learned a lot of lessons that trip. Plus it’ll always be my first… I was scared silly and it shows in this picture I took just before the train departed. It’s ironic that today I’m making arrangements…

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Two Fun-Filled Days in Gainesville, Georgia

48 Hours in Gainesville, Ga.: How to Maximize Your Adventure When Time is Limited Nature, local eating at its finest, and quaint Southern charm: Gainesville, Georgia, has it all. You may want to extend your visit once you discover how much there is to do and see in this beautiful city, but here we’ll explore…

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A College Town All Grown Up: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Adventure, Fun, And Glorious Foods Await You In A Girlfriend Weekend in Tuscaloosa, Alabama Tuscaloosa is a perfect destination for a girlfriends’ weekend getaway. From a centrally-located train depot to a walkable college town filled with museums, a river walk with a farmers’ market, farm-to-table eateries, quirky, unique shops, and even a microbrewery, you’ll find a…

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Why Would I Go To New Orleans Alone?

A light rain started as I climbed through the window to the balcony of my room at the Hotel Maison de Ville in New Orleans. I felt like a teenager sneaking out after dark for a secret tryst. The air was thick with humidity and the rain broke some of the day’s heat, if only briefly. There was an overhang on the balcony, so I sat outside, feet propped on a table, drinking a café au lait and watching the revelers just one block over on Bourbon Street.

Sweet Acre Farms Winery in Alto, Georgia

Sweet Acre Farms is a 46-acre farm in beautiful Northeast Georgia (Alto) where they grow berries and honeybees. Soon to be Hall County’s first FARM WINERY! Learn more about their wines and soon-to-open winery: Sweet Acre Farms Winery.

Train Travel: It’s All About The Journey

Life on the train is sleepy; it’s a casual pace that allows for reflection and connection to others. This leisurely pace provides a luxury I rarely enjoy–my biggest choice being whether I lay curled in my seat, gazing out the window, or go to the observation car and meet other travelers. I enjoy both options, but…

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Derailed: A Hard Lesson Offers Extraordinary Growth and Opportunity

Derailed. No, I’m not referring to the recent Amtrak derailment in Vermont caused by falling rocks; yet, my derailment is similar in nature because it was also unexpected, unavoidable, painful, and threw my life off balance, forcing me to slow down. Ah, but let me back up. I’ve had a whirlwind year of challenges and triumphs. A year ago…

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