Or That Time I Went to Nashville To Do Goat Yoga The Reluctant Traveler (RT for short, my husband for the long haul) was headed to Nashville on business. I’ve done the downtown bar scene and wasn’t interested in another round, but there was Goat Yoga class I’d wanted to check out. I packed a […]
Month: September 2017
A Tale of Two Trails – Here’s What Happened Next
Opening the confirmation email, I read it and hit forward to send to Carver. We’re hiking the Grand Canyon! It’s time to research those trails. Much like googling symptoms when you’re not feeling well, it’s best to proceed with caution. I search “hiking Grand Canyon” and scroll through the results. The titles are disturbing. Top […]
A Tale of Two Trails – And So It Begins
I don’t know when the seed was planted. My family went to the Grand Canyon when I was a kid. Maybe it was then. It was a road-trip; California to Michigan. We didn’t stay there, only passed through. I remember my dad yelling at me to stay away from the edge; he was deathly afraid […]
Muscle Shoals – More Than Music
The Muscle Shoals area is widely known for its music, but that’s only the beginning. From breathtaking natural beauty, excellent eateries, historical attractions, and world-class golf, there’s something for everyone in the Muscle Shoals area. Luring the Reluctant Traveler (my husband, RT for the rest of this post) with the promise of golf, we set […]
Alligators, Airboats & Adventure Along the Gulf Coast
When you think of alligators and airboats, you probably think of the Louisiana swamps. Alligators and adventure await the next time you hit Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The Mobile-Tensaw Delta is just a short drive from your beach vacation. Have an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience in one of Alabama’s most beautiful natural resources. Choosing the hour-long eco-tour […]
Solo Travel, or The Importance of Talking to Strangers
Don’t talk to strangers. I grew up hearing those words. There’s even a song about it. You know what? Throw that advice out the window. Especially when you’re traveling solo. Business or pleasure, solo travel is awesome. Strike up a conversation with your neighbor, seat mate, fellow traveler, hotel staff, whatever. You may just find […]
Total Eclipse In The Park – Great American Eclipse 2017
On August 21, millions experienced the Great American Solar Eclipse 2017. The path of totality began in Oregon and made its way through the United States, cutting a trail through America’s heartland before leaving the continent in South Carolina. I had been fortunate to secure hotel reservations in Crossville, Tennessee, for the big event. If […]
