• Europe,  Scotland,  UK

    8 of my favorite things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland

    Edinburgh, a beautifully picturesque town embedded into it’s landscape.  A medieval castle appearing as if it pushed up from the lush green and rocky ground, pouring itself out onto the road that tumbles downhill with colorful shopfronts lining the stone streets, landing you at the foot of a palace.  The old town takes you back in time giving the city a duality of charm and history with modern touches.   Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson described it perfectly as “Half a capital and half a country town, the whole city leads a double existence; it has long trances of the one and flashes of the other; like the king of…

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  • Maine,  US

    National Park Homage

    Happy 98th birthday to our National Park Service!  In celebration today they waived the entrance fee to the 400 parks national wide so everyone could get involved and enjoy the scenery.  In honor of the big bash I’ve compiled some of my favorite photos of my more recent National Park trips to Acadia in Maine.  Check out the National Park Service website to get more information about the celebrations!                    

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  • Asia,  Malaysia

    A Dog That Bites & an American Who Writes: A Rabid Afternoon in Borneo

    Somewhere in my bag I must have a hidden rabbit foot, or four leaf clover stuck in my shoe because I’ve had a lot of good luck while on the road.  I’ve been traveling for over a year and a half now and have had some insanely good fortune, somehow avoiding most of the typical annoyances of travel: food poisoning, missed flights, and stolen wallets.  I’m actually nervous to write about how fortunate I’ve been so I’m knocking wood with my left hand as I hen peck the keyboard with the right to avoid any karmic backlash. That being said, for the countless amount of good things that have happened…

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  • A perfect day trip from Dublin Ireland, what to do in Howth
    Ireland,  Snapshot Sunday

    Sunny Seaside Afternoon: Things to Do in Howth Ireland

    While visitors may want to spend all their time in Ireland’s capital, there are so many phenomenal day trips from Dublin. Just a half hour from the city is a beautiful seaside village that can make for a memorable day along the Irish seaside. There are enough things to do in Howth and then some to add to your Ireland itinerary. Things to do in Howth I mentioned that Howth is a picturesque seaside town and the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon. Where to Eat in Howth There are several options for hearty, delicious meals in Howth. While visiting Howth, the first choice would be the local fresh…

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  • Colombia,  South America

    Take me to Coffee Town: Colombia’s Coffee Region

      The Coffee Zone The coffee triangle is in the heart of Colombia and there are several small towns in the region where you can take in the small town vibe, the stunning scenery and obviously, the coffee.  I immediately associate any coffee grower to have the whole Juan Valdez thing going on, complete with a little mild mannered donkey by his side, obediently toting his beans and although there aren’t white-brimmed hat coffee farmers lurking around every corner, the area exudes that farm town feeling, the air smells crisp and fresh, livestock are grazing on the surrounding rolling hills, and the further you walk down the dirt paths the…

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