Escape the 9-5 with travel, beauty and nature.
Apparently, Iceland is all the rage now! When a friend suggested a trip to the small Nordic island in Winter, I thought it was a bit random and a little crazy, so of course I said yes. As with any trip to unfamiliar territory, I started my research and brushed up on my geography. I was [...]
It's easy to see why people fall in love with the Big Apple—the people, the buildings, the energy! Sophistication entwined with grittiness, midtown traffic mixed with tourists, and the palpable electricity of the hustle.
It's amazing how many quirky events take place throughout the U.S. on any given day. One of these unique events is the Buffalo Round-Up, held annually for more than 50 years in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota's Custer State Park. I had the pleasure of attending the Round-Up this fall with a group [...]
There’s nothing better than hitting the open road and embarking on a new adventure, especially during the summer months. This year, I decided to take a solo road trip to the Great American Southwest, and I brought my two dogs along for the ride. The reason for the trip was threefold: to visit family in [...]
Easter in DC. What a great way to take advantage of a four-day weekend! I love planning a trip to a new city—and our Nation’s Capitol during Cherry Blossom season did not disappoint. I wasn’t sure if the trees would actually be in bloom during the last weekend of March—but the holiday allowed for two [...]
With a 9-5 desk job, I try to jam-pack my weekends with road trips, airline flights, music festivals or activities with friends. But sometimes, a relaxing weekend at home is just what you need to recharge, recuperate, and unpack! I recently opted for the lazy weekend at home in Texas, and it was there that [...]
Earlier this year, I bought my very first, brand new car — a Subaru Forester. Even before my first oil change, I embarked on a solo road trip from Texas to Arkansas. I had a wonderful time traversing the Piney Woods of East Texas, the beautiful backroads of Southern Arkansas, and the many charted points [...]
How many of us often find ourselves gazing out the office window, daydreaming in meetings, or wistfully staring at those ready-made photos on the rotating screensaver? No matter the job, people always need an escape.