Taking a sabbatical from teaching at the university to see my own son transition from high school to college in a foreign country was the […]
Small Space Dwelling: Pros and Cons
Category: Travel
48 Hours in Asheville, N.C. Itinerary for St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
We (my husband and I) visited Asheville, North Carolina last year for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, stayed for 48 hours and it feels as if […]
9 Life Lessons Learned Skiing in Whistler, BC
Taking your teenager skiing all the way to Canada is expensive, but when they learn “life lessons” and even make movies about the subject, it […]
Minimalistic Female Summer Traveler: 10 Essential Things in My Luggage
I over-pack every time I travel. “I need options” is my rationale. However, those options also weigh me down. That is why, this time, after […]
Why Unplugging While on Vacation is Good For You
Many of us lead busy and stressful lives with little vacation time.  Even when we go on vacation, few can resist checking e-mails and continue with […]
Urban Hikes in Knoxville, Tennessee
When people relocate for school or work to Knoxville, Tennessee, probably their biggest misconception is that, with the Smoky Mountain National Park in their backyard, […]