Introduction If you’re reading this, thank you—because you’re about to join me on a journey through one of the most breathtaking, wide-open, soul-stirring places I’ve ever visited: Alaska. I’ll admit, before I went there I had this romantic but vague idea of endless wilderness, moose sightings, glaciers and the aurora. What I found … Read more
Introduction If you’re reading this, thanks for joining me on a little escape to one of my favorite laid-back coastal getaways: Pismo Beach, California. I went there expecting a classic beach town—surf, sand, sunshine—but what I found was a delightful mix of scenic bluffs and tide-pools, clam chowder and craft beer, butterfly groves … Read more
Introduction If you’re reading this, I’m so glad — you’re about to join me on a little journey through one of my favorite beach-city escapes: Corpus Christi, Texas (affectionately called “The Sparkling City by the Bay”). I’ll admit: I went there expecting warm Gulf water, sandy shores and a few museums. What I … Read more
Introduction If you’re reading this, thank you—I’m thrilled you’re about to join me on a little journey through one of my favorite Texas Hill Country escapes: New Braunfels, TX. I went there expecting tubes on the river, German-inspired restaurants, and the occasional tourist bustle. What I left with, though, was something richer: spring-fed rivers … Read more
Introduction If you’re reading this, thanks for joining me on a little journey through one of my favorite under-the-radar city escapes: Huntsville, Alabama (often nicknamed “Rocket City”). I went there expecting space-themes, research labs, maybe a museum or two. What I found was so much more: tree-lined trails, rich history, charming neighborhoods, a … Read more
Introduction If you’re reading this, thank you—because you’re about to join me on a journey through one of the most rugged, majestic, and surprisingly versatile outdoor playgrounds I’ve ever visited: Moab, Utah. I went there thinking: red-rocks, slick-rock trails, national parks. What I found was way more: surprising quiet back-trail hikes, river reflections, … Read more
Introduction If you’re reading this, thank you—because you’re about to join me on a little personal journey through one of my favourite Midwest discoveries: Dayton, Ohio. I went there expecting a typical mid-sized American city—nice parks, maybe some history—but instead found a place brimming with invention, aviation, art, nature … Read more
Introduction When I first arrived in Naples, Florida, (yes, on a whim and with a slightly soggy suitcase after a summer storm), I expected sunny beaches and maybe a cocktail or two by the sea. What I didn’t anticipate was how many genuinely fun and slightly unexpected experiences awaited — from nature trails … Read more
Introduction I still remember the first time I pulled into Breckenridge. The crisp mountain air, the alpine pines swaying, the town tucked into a high valley—you feel something shift as you drive in. I came expecting skiing, snow gear, and maybe a lodge‑fire roasted marshmallow. What I discovered was an entire playground for … Read more
Introduction When I first drove into Pismo Beach, California, I thought I was simply stopping for a classic Central Coast beach‑weekend. I had visions of sunshine, soft sand, maybe a clam chowder bowl, and nothing more. What I discovered, though, was a charming seaside town full of surprises: tide pools under bluffs, dunes you … Read more