I Survived A Greyhound Bus Ride

I Survived A Greyhound Bus Ride

I must admit upfront that I had all sorts of assumptions about Greyhound bus rides. But obviously I’m not the only one because bus trips have been the fodder for all sorts of terrifying movies in the past. Thus inspiring my very creative mind to conjure up more...

The Natural Bridge Should Be Seen–Once

Last Sunday, I had clear skies and warm weather (90 degrees) so I decided to drive the hour from Harrisonburg to Natural Bridge. I looked on the website briefly and saw there were hiking trails and a hotel. Seemed like there was lots to do so I packed up the dogs and...
Discovering Plymouth (Oh and Cape Cod)

Discovering Plymouth (Oh and Cape Cod)

I wasn’t sure what all one does when visiting New England besides go to the coast and eat seafood, but there was one place I definitely needed to visit. And that was where this fabulous country all started when the settlers landed in Plymouth. I can imagine the...
Escape to Boston to Celebrate 5 Years

Escape to Boston to Celebrate 5 Years

As you can see on the map, I’ve been to quite a few of the states and most of those pins are thanks to my parents and the summer adventures they’d take us on. This year I really wanted to celebrate our anniversary in a way we hadn’t ever done. Sure...

Travel Lists to Check Off

There’s something so satisfying about being able to check items off a list. It’s a visual reward for brain-shriveling stress that lists induce. Unfortunately, the down side of lists is that you don’t get to check off every item right away. If you...

Natural Chimneys, Mt. Solon, VA

Just past a four-way stop in a small town in Virginia is a camping/ RV spot known as Natural Chimneys that has now become a gathering place for the community. Hiking, outdoor gatherings, camping, concerts, and more are accommodated at this beautiful space surrounding...

The Dispersion of European Language

I find language fascinating. The morphing of words into a comprehensible identifier of objects or feelings and the subsequent dissection of that art is stunning. How did it come about? Sure most languages of the world have a similar base language, but who walked away...
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