It’s an odd thing. I began this blog with high hopes and aspirations, and full of a gleeful excitement to write and share my stories and adventures and advice. And now…Now, it’s been 6 months since I have posted anything at all. And my last post was mostly an update on my plans. Since June,…
A while back, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend Amanda Martin when she returned from volunteering overseas with the Peace Corps. She spent 27 months in the Philippines. After letting our conversation gather dust for far too long, I have finally put it together to share with you all, along with some of…
If you’re following my youtube videos, you’ll know that I’m working on a new project centered around budgeting for travel. After several friends asked me about the real cost of travel, I realized this is something that everyone wants to know more about. Specifically, people want to know how much their dream trip is going…
Did you know that just over the New York border, there is a delightfully thriving wine country? I had heard rumours of this magical area, but was still surprised at the variety and number of vineyards to be found here. Normally, we think of Italy or California for wines, but I must say that Canada…
Ciao! I have been terrible at posting lately and for that, I do apologize! Life is slowly getting back to normal for me. I have been back to work full-time for a few months now since my shoulder surgery, catching up on bills and getting back into a good exercise regimen. Everything seems to…
Every single traveler you meet has one very basic thing in common. We all end up with dirty laundry somewhere along the way. If it’s a quick trip, you get to go home and throw it all in the wash when you get home. But what if you’re traveling long term? How do you avoid…
Traveling is all about experiencing more of the world, and broadening your horizons both physically and metaphorically. Some of the things I discovered about myself, I wasn’t expecting. After being home, I have spent so much time reminiscing and reflecting on who I am now, versus who I was before I boarded my flight to…
In Boston, there stands a beautiful Christmas tree every year on the Commons. We admire it, perhaps watch the tree-lighting ceremony, and carry on with our holiday errands. But did you know that the tree in Boston is a standing symbol of gratitude and selflessness? It is a memorial to an event in Nova Scotia’s…
What kind of traveler are you? What are the different kinds, really? Do you fit into one category, or perhaps have you lived in every pair of these proverbial shoes? Originally, I was going to write yet another comparison piece between the term tourist and traveler. This is discussed, debated, and chewed through by most…
Before you get up in arms over the title, give me a moment to explain myself! Regardless of your religious (or non-religious) opinions and beliefs, when you are traveling I beseech you to visit the buildings representing the historical religious beliefs of the place. In Europe, this means visiting churches, and also ancient sites like…
Little Red Roaming 