I’ve never been a fan of long driving trips. Especially not solo. I know they say to enjoy the journey, but some drives are just not fun or interesting. Yesterday’s drive on highway 40 from Gallup, New Mexico to Amarillo, … Continue reading
I’ve never been a fan of long driving trips. Especially not solo. I know they say to enjoy the journey, but some drives are just not fun or interesting. Yesterday’s drive on highway 40 from Gallup, New Mexico to Amarillo, … Continue reading
I found out a couple of days ago that I have a complex torn meniscus and baker’s cyst in my injured knee. I had been trying to take it easy and let it heal, but it didn’t get any better. … Continue reading
I know it’s difficult to eat healthy while traveling, but if you’re a full-time traveling Nomad (like me), it’s imperative to find healthy recipes and snacks. Since I’ve been back to the States from Spain, I haven’t had any junk … Continue reading
Yesterday, I left my lodging in Kanab, Utah at 6:00 a.m. and drove for an hour in the dark to Zion National Park. Although I had heard that it gets busy quickly, I was surprised that the Visitor Center parking … Continue reading
I arrived in Kanab on Thursday and stopped at Horseshoe Bend on the way. The water is very low. My little studio is comfortable and cute. It was so nice to organize the few possessions I have left so that … Continue reading
A quick summary of my final week in Spain: I witnessed one of the many holy week celebrations from my window. There were live marching bands and the procession was quite spectacular. My landlord took me for a drive along … Continue reading
In a few weeks I’ll depart on a seven month adventure! February and March I’ll be in Cordoba and Malaga, Spain and will take some day trips. When I return to Denver I’ll begin an almost 7,000 mile solo road … Continue reading
Monday I drove from Golden to Leadville, Colorado. At 10,200 feet, it’s the highest elevation incorporated city in the U.S. I was looking forward to cycling the 11.6 mile Mineral Belt Trail. I have an e-bike so I wasn’t concerned … Continue reading
Yesterday morning, I left my Airbnb in Kansas City, Missouri and drove an hour West stopping at the Ted Ensley Gardens in Topeka, Kansas. It’s located at Lake Shawnee. The gardens are free. Also in Topeka is Ward-Meade Park. This … Continue reading
Yesterday, I drove four hours from St. Louis to the Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden in Kansas City, Missouri. It’s small but it packs a punch! And it’s free. I couldn’t check into my Airbnb until close to 3:00 … Continue reading
Yesterday, I drove six hours to St. Louis, Missouri. It was the first stop on my road trip to Colorado. My car is packed to the brim since I sold everything that doesn’t fit in my vehicle to move there. … Continue reading
I leave this week to move to Colorado (in between Boulder and Denver)! I’ve been thinking about it since last year. I’ve visited Colorado three times, the last visit in September 2024, but haven’t spent much time in Denver. I … Continue reading
Most of my plans were messed up yesterday. I drove from Saratoga Springs to Albany to check out the architecture at the New York State Capitol building. I had picked out my parking place ahead of time, but it’s very … Continue reading
Yesterday I drove from Lake Placid to Lake George, New York. It was lovely, I was pleasantly surprised! That’s what I love about travel, not knowing what to expect and when you arrive somewhere, finding beauty all around. My next … Continue reading
Yesterday morning on the way to the top of Whiteface Mountain, I stopped to take a few pics. If you haven’t noticed, I like reflections. There’s a fee of $25 per car to drive the 6 miles to the top … Continue reading