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...
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...