Recently a friend visited who had traveled on an airplane to Colorado. “It was alarming. Everyone on the plane wore a face mask.”* For the next two hours dinner conversation focused on the possible impact of the Coronavirus. You name it; we imagined it, every scary scenario. Our minds wandered the universe! Thoughts hijacked rational … Read more
There was a book and in this book was a description of a room. And, in the description of this room was a gentle nudging to enjoy the space and the place. Yes, a whole beautiful flip book sharing everything about the sleeping quarters for the next few nights and the destination. No plastic portfolio … Read more
Especially since my work is in Wellness Travel, it’s embarrassing…why must so much stuff come with me on almost every trip? Is there a broader implication around this material attachment? Husband Jay can attest: my packing skills need improvement. Suitcases bulge! Big bags partly reflect the last minute nature of organizing myself. A little … Read more
Well Being on the road has to do with health. And feeling healthy is boosted by daily rituals, activities that create comfort and ease, such as brewing a cup of coffee in the morning. Why else do so many hotels provide coffee machines in the room? Some habits nurture us, including our morning coffee! … Read more
You’ve realized suddenly that the Year End is approaching. Yes, 2019 is almost “finito”! Thanksgiving is next week and then we’re into December. Egads! Ok… let’s hit the pause button and allow our initial panic to dissipate. Now take a few breaths, grab a pen and and let your heart and mind consider the … Read more
If we’re fortunate during our lifetime, there will be many occasions to celebrate: birthdays, anniversaries, new births, milestone achievements, graduations, marriage, even the end of life. Maybe we’ll travel for the occasion. When life is good, we might leverage any and all opportunities to celebrate. My sisters, for example, created a hashtag to commemorate big … Read more
Who wouldn’t miss every morning strapping on a pack, lacing up the boots and heading out the door into fresh mountain air? Our recent sojourn lasted nine days on the Trail Mont Blanc, TMB, with the daily pursuit of trekking from point A to Point B, Chamonix, to Italy, Switzerland and circling back … Read more
The amount of stuff mattered. On this ten-day hiking adventure we’d carry a forty liter backpack with “needed” whatever. Not known for ever packing light, choosing what to bring would be arduous. Practicality over indulgence must “reign the day”: that special hair conditioner…forget about it; the cute evening dress…not necessary. Our things … Read more
Pedaling placidly: aware of my legs straining to quickly rotate. Mind quiet. Biggest obstacles are the yellow goslings crossing the path, heavily guarded by their mothers. Stretches of tents along the river bank. It’s suppose to snow again this week. Cold in a makeshift house. Sadness. Crossing a bridge, then a second, third, fourth, … Read more
Going almost anywhere for the very first time is Exciting…Fresh…Hopeful. We’re stepping out of everyday life into the unknown of our own choosing. Whatever it is, the “adventure” is decided. Plans curated and time set aside. “Explorer” is our upcoming title. Anticipation is high. Extra effort is required to “get out of Dodge”, … Read more