Yesterday, I drove to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to visit the Kuwohi Observation Deck. For some reason, I thought this was the clear circular observation deck that I’ve seen in photos, but it wasn’t. It was still cool! … Continue reading
I left yesterday morning on a road trip from Hendersonville to Blowing Rock, North Carolina. My first stop was hiking Erwin’s View Trail to see Linvale Falls. I took the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway to Grandfather Mountain. The views from … Continue reading
Tuesday I drove from Charleston to Columbia, South Carolina. I’ve never been to Columbia and wanted to visit the Columbia Museum of Art. I’ve been to lots of Art museums, and I really liked this museum. I tend to like … Continue reading
Monday, I drove half an hour from Folly Beach to the Charleston Historic District and followed a pre-planned 2-mile walking route. I love this colorful and lush architecture! The Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is located half an hour from downtown … Continue reading
My Airbnb is only one block from the beach. I had been here 14 years ago, but I don’t remember it being so nice. The weather was perfect in the low ’80s. It’s always fun to people and bird watch! … Continue reading
I left early yesterday morning for a mini solo road trip to Charleston for a couple of nights and Charlotte for a night. On the way, I stopped at Congaree National Park. I had never heard of this park. It … Continue reading
I haven’t seen my brother and sister-in-law in Cincinnati since becoming a Nomad in July of 2025. I drove there over Labor Day weekend. My first stop was Johnson City, Tennessee. I’m still deciding where I want to settle down. … 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
