Savoring Mackinac Island Fudge
I’ve always wanted to sample the world famous Mackinac Island fudge made fresh on location. Last October, I finally knocked that item off the bucket list! To savor this famous fudge, you must first get...
Shilin Night Market in Taiwan
As we left JianTan station, we followed the crowd to the Shilin Night Market. Within minutes, we found ourselves moving through a sea of locals in a brightly lit corridor with street food vendors and...
One Night In Shanghai
After a long flight across the pond, we finally arrived at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport. Our overnight layover in Shanghai allowed us just enough time to visit the Bund. Although touristy, this riverwalk deserves a...
Beignets at Cafe Du Monde
Conveniently located near the French Market in New Orleans, Cafe Du Monde’s legendary beignets and cafe au lait are served around the clock. Dissuaded by the long line of people on Saturday morning, however, my...
Managing Travel Anxiety
When you start to wrap your head around all of the things that could possibly go wrong in any given travel situation, it’s easy to become paralyzed with fear. Your plane could crash. Your cab...
Into Rock Island & Deep Space
With my backpack locked and loaded, we stepped from Karfi Ferry onto the floating dock. Arriving at Rock Island, we sought campfire, hot chocolate, beach dwelling and a restful night of sleep under the stars....
Sea Kayaking to Alaska’s Aialik Glacier
Few things in the world are more beautiful than the raw, rugged nature of the vast Alaskan fjords. On the misty morning of June 1st, we set off on a sea kayaking adventure. Our destination?...