As we drove deeper into west Texas, life started to move in slow motion. To breakup the drive to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, we spent a night in Marfa, Tx. En route, and through spotty cellphone service, we Googled potential campgrounds. El Cosmico promised “a second home to intrepid travelers and wanders from all corners…
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Destination NW: Big Bend National Park
Our Austin hosts suggested we visit Fredericksburg, so we added the small town to our itinerary en route to Big Bend National Park. Founded in 1846 by a German family, Fredericksburg is a unique mix of German and western Texas culture. It is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Driving into…
Destination NW: Dealing with Uncertainty
Dealing with uncertainty and transitions are not my strong suit. I’d be lying to you if I said I’m super stoked about our trek back to Washington. I’d be lying if I said my adventurous spirit was on fire. I’m not stoked and my fire resembles embers. Don’t get me wrong; I am absolutely looking…
Destination NW: Two Days in Austin
We are packed to the seams and hitting the road – destination Northwest. After four and a half years living in Hattiesburg, Miss., we are moving back to Washington State. During our travels, I’ll be posting about our stops and discoveries. The updates will likely be sporadic, as we are camping most of the trip…
Things to Do in New Orleans for Christmas
New Orleans dances the line of artful expression and pure decadence. This dance is expressed through food, art, decor and fashion. During Christmastime, this dance fulfills childhood curiosity and reinvigorates holiday magic for adults. Witnessing the city’s creative expression helped me slow down and appreciate the season. Here are some highlights of how we kicked-off…
Girls’ Weekend in Atlanta
Last weekend I spent 40 hours in Atlanta with some girlfriends. We filled those hours with good conversation, delicious food and planned wandering. Even though our group of four was a small selection of a geographically dispersed friend group, we committed to making an annual girls’ trip. Once we start having kids and continue to…
The Great Minnesota Tour
A year ago, I spent a week with old friends in a new place. There is something about seeing old friends that reminds you about who you are and who you want to be. I met these old friends in Italy during a study abroad trip seven years ago and we have been best friends…
Pearl River Blues Farm Jam
Blueberries, music and sunshine – throw them together and you have the Pearl River Blues Farm Jam. Each year, the Pearl River Blues Berry Farm, nestled in Lumberton, Mississippi, opens its fields for people to pick blueberries. Painted on a sign, at the entrance of the blueberry rows, is the quote: “Act as if what…
Weekend in Savannah
Savannah is unlike any city I have visited in the U.S. Live oaks draped with Spanish moss, unique architecture and grassy squares transport you to a different era. For my birthday and Memorial Day Weekend, my husband and I explored Savannah, GA. To keep our trip budget friendly, we camped at Skidaway Island State Park,…
Day Trip (s) to Jackson MS
When my husband and I were deciding to move south, a pro on our pro-con list was the opportunity to explore areas of the country that otherwise wouldn’t make the top of our adventure list. One of those places was Jackson, MS. When we first started asking people what we should see, we received curious…