“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist2016 started and ended in Maui, which is a-ok by me!! In between, I didn’t collect as many stamps in my passport as I normally do, but several months this year were devoted to selling our old home, […]

Ahhh, Portugal. Almost a year ago today, I was jetting off to my explore this beautiful country. If I’m being honest, the real motivation was to visit Spain. Specifically, Salamanca; a city that has a special place in my heart since I studied abroad there. Taking a leap to move to that foreign country, even […]

I have newly developed tradition of taking a solo adventure for my birthday! For my 2015 birthday (almost a year ago now, yikes, I’m a little behind on blogging!) I went on a road trip around Portugal and Spain. I started in Lisbon, drove northeast to Salamanca, Spain, to revisit the town where I studied […]

“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” – Mary Oliver Travel is my biggest joy and favorite hobby! When I’m not traveling (and really, even when I am) I’m constantly dreaming of, and planning my next adventure. There’s something so wonderful and exciting about exploring parts unknown. I would travel full time if I […]