Sunny skiing in Cervinia

Sunny skiing in Cervinia

Spring skiing offers a unique experience that can’t be beaten. Blue skies, warmer temperatures, and abundant sunshine elevate your mood while on the slopes. A ski holiday is always a great time, but add in the opportunity to enjoy a cold drink under the sun, and...
How to pack for a ski trip

How to pack for a ski trip

Winter ski season is here and many people will be headed out soon for quality time on the slopes.  It can be hard to know what to pack and how to maximize your luggage space, especially when the airlines keep changing the rules, so I though I would share my tips on...
Ten years of active travel

Ten years of active travel

If I counted up all the miles I have run in the last 10 years, I would say there have been a fair few. Since moving to the United Kingdom in 2011, I have started running routinely, as well as travelling more.  By combining the two, I refer to it as active travel (not...
Back from the End of the World

Back from the End of the World

It is week halfway through January 2023 and I am finally comfortable again in ‘normal life.’  For three weeks over Christmas and New Year’s, I was away from home, doing my own thing in Argentina (my 5th continent) and Antarctica (6th, leaving...
#JoinMe in Antarctica

#JoinMe in Antarctica

Recently, I found my old blog that I started in 2006 when I moved away from my hometown to earn my Masters degree. What memories it brought back from my time in Michigan and Alaska. Turns out, I also reviewed restaurants and outdoor activities so I guess I have been...