I’m not a bike rider, and yet I got it in my head that cycling the Virginia Creeper Trail would be a fun way to spend a fall day. My biking experience involves awkward and unsteady rides from my childhood, a tandem ride in San Francisco where my husband graciously ensured the safety of my …
The Virginia Creeper Bike Trail: If I Can Do It, Anyone Can Read More »
Taxco, Guerrero is such a picture-perfect town that you’d never expect it to be dangerous. But sure enough, there it was on the U.S. State Department website: “Do not travel due to crime”. Immediately, I second-guessed my plans and wondered, is Taxco safe? Just a few years ago, Taxco was a popular side trip from …
Taxco Guerrero Has a Level 4 Safety Warning. I Went Anyway. Read More »
I didn’t love Mexico City the first time I went there. It was totally fine — I didn’t dislike it and I’m glad I went — but it didn’t feel special. It didn’t live up to the very high commendations that the rest of the world gave it. I didn’t understand: it’s a world-class city …
7 Tips to Turn Mexico City from “Meh” to Amazing Read More »
Even though I like Mexico City, I’ve spent more time just outside the capital than actually in it. There’s so much to see and do in this part of the country that it’s worth extending your visit to add in some extra stops. If you need some inspiration on where to go after Mexico City, …
Where to Go After Mexico City: 8 Fabulous Side Trips Read More »
“Beans again?” It’s a phrase my husband’s uttered over and over again throughout quarantine, today’s remark coming with an extra ounce of frustration. I’ve made beans practically every night for dinner, half for nutrition and half to work around grocery store limits. But this pot of beans isn’t for dinner, it’s for breakfast. It’s yet …
I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Mexican Sandwich Read More »
I pride myself on knowing the best hikes in Virginia, but one snowy morning I was inspired by a mystery Pinterest photo. The only problem was I didn’t actually know where the trail was. Eventually, my Google search led me to the answer: the Great Channels of Virginia. From that point on, I was even more …
One of my travel goals is to visit all 50 states. I’m up to 47 so far with a goal of seeing all 50 by the end of 2021. Here’s a list tracking the progress of all my US States visited, with the date of my most recent visit in parentheses: Alabama (April 2019) Alaska (September 2017) Arizona (February 2020) …
I spent last weekend on my father-in-law’s farm. It was the first time I had left my neighborhood in nearly two months: prior to that, I made weekly jaunts to the grocery store a mile away and walked my dog on the sidewalks, but mostly stayed in my own four walls. I might take some …
I’m Making Travel Plans for the Future. Are You? Read More »
Texas is starting to open up! Some state parks have re-opened and some businesses (like restaurants) have the option to reopen at limited capacity. While I think it’s still too early to travel, this gives me hope. Hope that later this year, it’ll be safe for you to try out some of these outdoor things …
7 Things to Do In and Around El Paso if You Love the Outdoors Read More »
Do you remember when Sunday drives were a thing? I haven’t taken many of them — I’m really the wrong generation for that — but like anyone, I’ve taken a few, going here or there or nowhere at all. It’s been forever since the last time I drove somewhere simply for the sake of driving, …
