Travel Blog
Michelangelo and the Moving Truck
When life takes an unexpected turn, it can feel like something has gone wrong. But what if nothing is broken, just unfinished? This piece explores instability, relief, and the idea that we may still be in the process of becoming.
Safety Third!
When the world feels unstable, waiting for things to settle can quietly put your life on hold. This is about choosing your direction anyway, and remaining the author of your life even when nothing around you feels certain.
Top Ten Hot Springs in Colorado
A guide to ten memorable hot springs across Colorado, from rustic mountain soaking spots to classic resorts, each offering a different landscape, atmosphere, and wellness experience.
Why Can I Eat Bread in Europe But Not in the United States?
For travelers with food sensitivities, eating abroad requires preparation and curiosity. From local markets to simple regional dishes, discovering how food is prepared in Europe can make navigating unfamiliar menus easier and far more enjoyable.
Meals Series, Part 2: Designing a Food Strategy That Travels Well
How to set up meals on your trip without overplanning. Learn how geography, timing, and budgeting work together so food becomes seamless, flexible, and part of the experience.
Meals Series, Part 1: How to Think About Food When Planning a Trip
Some meals are worth waiting for. Some are discovered by accident. This piece explores how the way you approach food while traveling shapes the entire experience.
Safe Travels Without Paranoia
Staying safe while traveling is not about expecting the worst. It is about building fluency with money, technology, and daily logistics so you can remain aware without losing the joy of the journey.
What about technology in travel?
Technology is part of travel now, but you don’t need every tool available to you. A few good choices, and the confidence to let go of the rest, are enough.
Force Majeure and Travel Insurance
Preparation isn’t about eliminating risk. It’s about creating options. A practical guide to force majeure, flexible booking, and travel insurance without fear.
The Chateau Fights Back
You book the trip, commit to the plan, and then something unexpected threatens to undo it. This reflective travel essay looks at what happens when commitment meets uncertainty, and how to respond with clarity rather than urgency.
How to Know When You’re Ready to Book a Trip
Most trips begin with excitement, followed closely by doubt. This article looks at how readiness shows up before certainty, and how to know when it’s time to move from imagining a trip to planning one.
How to Evaluate Safety When Planning a Trip
How to think clearly about safety while planning and traveling: how to assess information, avoid fear-based noise, and make grounded decisions you can trust.
European Transportation Options, Part 2
Planning transportation in Europe isn’t about locking everything in. It’s about knowing what to book early, what to plan intentionally, and what to decide once you’re there, so transportation supports the trip instead of shaping it.
Europe Transportation Options, Part 1
Getting around Europe can feel overwhelming at first. This article offers a clear, practical overview of transportation options so you can choose what fits your trip with confidence.
Walking Lisbon
A slow, on-foot introduction to Lisbon: its neighborhoods, light, and quiet moments that reveal the city beyond the highlights.
Finding Lodging: Part Two
A deeper look at narrowing your options, reading listings wisely, and making confident lodging decisions once the choices start to blur together.
Finding Lodging
A deeper look at narrowing your options, reading listings wisely, and making confident lodging decisions once the choices start to blur together.
How to Find Affordable Airfare
A simple, smart guide to finding affordable airfare using flexible dates, Google Flights, and practical strategies that save you money without stress.