Shine on, you crazy glimmer

Oct 16, 2024 | Musings

Shine on, you crazy glimmer Ever felt joy wash over you? That’s a glimmer! moments of joy   Ever felt joy wash over you, seemingly out of nowhere, even while doing something ordinary? That’s a “glimmer.” It’s a term I just learned, and I’m glimmering about...

Cinque Terre and Turin

Sep 25, 2024 | Countries, Travel Tips

Cinque Terre Beautiful but sooo many tourists Lerici The undiscovered sixth town We drove to the Mediterranean coast to Lerici, a town south of Cinque Terre. Not officially in the “five lands” but that’s a good thing, as there aren’t swarms of tourists covering every...

Tuscany week one

Sep 24, 2024 | Countries, Travel Tips

TUSCANY Oh Italy, you had me at hello Highlights Video Cairo to Rome From one landmark to another Although my final destination was Tuscany, I flew to Rome since it was much more affordable than Florence. I decided to make the most of it, and overnight there to get a...

The Ethics of Ethical Travel

Aug 26, 2024 | Musings, Travel Tips

The Ethics of Ethical Travel “… each man kills the thing he loves” Oscar Wilde OH SHIT It’s complicated I was all gung-ho to start this blog in order to encourage people to retire early and travel the world. Then I read an article about thousands of Barcelona...

Egypt

Jul 25, 2024 | Countries, Travel Tips

EGYPT Land of Pharoas and cigarettes getting there Random screenings My adventure started before it even began. After walking through the gates of my small local airport into the security area, blowing kisses and making a grand exit, I was randomly selected for a...