Finally I made it to Wales! I hadn’t been there since November of 2019. The pandemic definitely made travel difficult. … More
Tag: travel
It’s Good to Get Away
I’m in Newport, Wales visiting family for the first time since COVID. I hadn’t been here since November 2019. I … More
My Nutritionist Quit – What Do I Do Now?
I’ve been traveling for work and out of my routine. It was in a rural area and I was very … More
Why Is Planning Travel Getting Harder?
I love travel. It’s one of my favorite things. I couldn’t wait to book my first post-pandemic international trip. Well, … More
A Little Time at the Beach
I just got back from a few days at the beach in SC with two of my girlfriends, Janie and … More
Catch Up Time
I hope you all have had amazing holidays and are ready to round out the year well. It’s a crazy … More
Moving – and Moving On
I moved this week. If I ever talk of doing it again in the near future, please make me stop! … More
A Little Oasis in Downtown Statesville
I’ve always loved the concept of public art and love the way our city both purchases and rents pieces so … More
Remembering O. Henry and His Life
Loving to read as I do, I clearly remember the first time I read The Gift of the Magi. I … More
A Little Georgia Getaway
Oh, a bit of fun for those of you who may be looking for a little Georgia getaway. The Chandelier … More
A Jaunt Out Of Town
Well, we were going stir crazy, so my friend Jan and I went to New Bern, NC for a few … More
And More Vacation In Wales
I’ve been home from Wales since Friday night and believe I can say with confidence that this trip I suffered … More
Vacation – Wales
I’m on vacation in Newport, Wales. My mom is from here and so I am seeing family, and even meeting … More
Life During A Hot Air Balloon Festival
It’s a little after 4:30 a.m. when I wake up. I’m tired, but have to be across town by 7, … More
Friday Fun in Statesville, NC
A great night in Statesville, NC. First we went to cheer on a locally based charity, Purple Heart Homes. They’re … More
The Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival
This weekend I traveled to Townsend, TN to crew for my friends Kat and Dale Pattyn’s hot air balloon Hyggelig … More
The Birthday
I usually hate being the center of attention. Birthday attention particularly makes me want to squirm. Not that I don’t … More
The Passport Photos
“When you look like your passport photo, it’s time to go home.” Erma Bombeck I realized yesterday, through our travel … More
Mom and I Go to the U.K. – Part 1
I’m an unusual traveler, I know. I don’t make a lot of plans. I try to book airfare and accommodation, … More
Heading Home
While we loved our time in Japan, Maggie and I agreed that we were not upset about going home. When … More
Kim’s Choice – A Day in Hiroshima
Yesterday was my personal indulgence….the one “must do” for me on this trip to Japan. It was a visit to … More
A Rainy Day in Kyoto
We hadn’t made strong plans for our Hiroshima trip, so when I could tell Maggie was enjoying sleeping in, I … More
On to Kyoto
We….OK I…..had decided we needed to go to Kyoto for a few days to see a different side of Japanese … More
Sunday With Yuka and Yasu
Sunday came. Jet lag has fully set set in. After 12 hours of sleep, I still felt like I needed … More
Time With Shino
Our first full day in Japan was amazing! We met up with Maggie’s best friend Shino from grade school. We … More
Making it to Tokyo
So we left Vancouver and had a bit over a 9-hour flight to Narita Airport in Tokyo. The flight was … More
The Journey
People always ask how I get to travel to so many places and have so many adventures. Truly I don’t … More
The Costa Rica Adventure – It Starts to Come Together
So luggage claim made, I went through Customs and made it to the outside of the airport in Costa Rica. … More
The Costa Rica Adventure – The Shaky Start
You know what it is like the week before a vacation. Your head is spinning as you try to get … More
An Adventure in Leon
Most of my time in Mexico has been to cruise destinations like Costa Maya and Cozumel. Which I certainly enjoyed, … More
A Good Drive and Back Home
Most know I love to travel. Flying is my preference…..generally because it means I am headed somewhere of some distance, … More
In the Box, Out of the Box 