make the journey your destination
Marinating in a geothermal pool steaming with sulfur water from deep within the earth is a quintessential Icelandic experience. Sure you could spend a small fortune at the Blue Lagoon along with everyone else who ever goes to Iceland and look no further, or you can do as the Vikings did for a very long…
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The drive between Banff and Jasper may be one of the most epic I have seen (top contenders are road trips on the Pacific Highway in the U.S., drive through the Scottish Highlands, and the Connemara coast of Irelands). Breathtaking views at every turn – unspoiled and serene vistas of lakes, waterfalls, forests, and more…
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what would you tell your 20 year old self based on what you know now?
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explore the Scottish highlands in the magic of winter.
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Everyone and everything that shows up in our life is a reflection of something that is happening inside of us. ~ Alan Cohen 365 days of journey-ing calls for some reflection and recalibration. If I were disciplined enough to keep a daily journal, I might have 365 vignettes of my life to look back on. Instead,…
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1. EAT everything you possibly can!! I found Mexico City to be very vegetarian-friendly and tried some phenomenal food – on the streets and in trendy restaurants. Try a street food tour with Club Tengo Hambre. This was a great way to experience the food that Mexico is renowned for – quesadillas, tamales, tacos, with…
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Who are you when you travel? Are you the same person you are at home? Probably not. Do those who travel well together also make the best partners in life? Maybe, maybe not. This is a story about two people who are trying to figure out life at home and why it was different from…
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Day 1 Take the high-speed Shinkasen first thing in the morning to Kyoto to arrive at the uber-modern Kyoto station, quite the juxtaposition to the city otherwise known for its 1000 temples and shrines. Check into your Airbnb to top off your luggage. I stayed at this cozy spot, perfect for solo or couple travelers, well-situated within walking…
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