La Valette Marathon race review

La Valette Marathon race review

If you are new around here, you might not know that one of my goals to run a race in every state and country that I visit.  People always ask me why.  While I am not looking to break any World Records, I do find that running races abroad helps me see the destination...
Active travel: San Diego

Active travel: San Diego

Have you heard a rumor that California weather is perfect year-round?  I certainly had so when I touched down in San Diego in late February of this year, I was expecting sunshine and warm temps.  There were big plans to play outside and on the water while working on...
Explore New York City

Explore New York City

Whenever I tell people I am from New York, the response is generally either “I love New York!” or “I have always wanted to go there.” The conversation then turns a bit awkward when I say I have never lived in NYC but am from a city that is a...
What to wear on your ski holiday #totheslopes

What to wear on your ski holiday #totheslopes

During my childhood, I was lucky enough to spend many winter weekends skiing at a small private club in Upstate New York.  As I grew up, I was lucky enough to be able to explore the slopes in New England, the Rocky Mountains, and most recently, the Swiss Alps.  My...
Finding Korean culture in London

Finding Korean culture in London

One of the hardest things for me about Covid is not being able to travel.  While there is a traffic light rating system in the UK, which lets you know which countries are low risk for Covid-19 infection, it is still worrying to me.  People in London barely wear masks...
Relax with a staycation

Relax with a staycation

How is it already August? I have no idea where 2021 has gone.  Sadly, our upcoming trip to Wales was cancelled so now we are scrambling to plan another staycation.  At this point, all I want to do is relax outside in the sunshine.  James is opposed to international...