Paradise by the Dashboard Light
Rubber ducks may be cute, but when they start rearranging themselves on your dashboard, it’s hard not to wonder what they’re talking about.
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Sunny Came Home
Sunny isn’t just the Jeep I could always spot in a parking lot. He represents a moment in my life when everything felt new, uncertain, and full of possibility.
Two Tickets to Paradise
A side-by-side staycation comparison of two Scottsdale resorts.
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Do You Come From a Land Down Under?
From Sydney adventures, a visit to New Zealand and exploring Brisbane, Melbourne, Noosa, Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island, a part of my heart is Down Under.
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It’s a Marshmallow World
A northern Arizona escape via the Grand Canyon Railway offered cool temperatures, cozy B&Bs, and a fresh perspective on a familiar wonder.
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Where the Folks Are Fine and the World Is Mine
Stockholm has been calling me back since my very first solo trip abroad in 2005. This visit mixed familiar streets with new discoveries – including a long-overdue adventure into the famed archipelago (and the adoption of Moose).
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If I Had a Hammer
A return trip to Porto turned into something unexpected when my visit coincided with São João – a centuries-old festival involving fireworks, street parties, and gently bonking strangers with toy hammers.
I’ve Been Through the Desert…
Exploring southern Arizona (Tucson, Bisbee & Tombstone) with my brother revealed historic towns, copper mines, desert landscapes, and the breathtaking climb to Mt. Lemmon – adventure, history, and cacti included.
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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
A spa getaway with my mom at Civana in Carefree offered relaxation, fitness, and all-you-can-drink smoothies – set against Arizona’s warm desert backdrop. Sometimes, changing scenery changes everything.
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Oh, When I Look Back Now
Returning to Pine Mountain, GA, reminded me why childhood escapes matter – Callaway Gardens still charms with lakes, fountains, mini golf, and a dash of history.
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