July 28, 2023 How to Tube the Chippewa River in Eau Claire Standing knee deep in the Chippewa River, awkwardly holding my blow-up vinyl tube, I think to myself “This is going to be perfect!” While… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
November 2, 2022 Asia Trip Day 1 (and Day 1 Again) – In Transit Well today is a nail biter. Will my visa come through in time (or can I pick it up in Japan) I had applied… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
October 10, 2022 Baton Rouge – Saved from Homelessness in Baton Rouge. I hadn’t booked accommodations for Baton Rouge. I had searched on HostelWorld and nothing came up. This was going to be a problem. I… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 21, 2022 Day 10 – Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Airport and Home Again I was up at 6:00 to shower and had breakfast. I finished my packing and UBERED to Americas Friendliest Airport – Phoenix Sky… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 21, 2022 Day 9 – Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Botanical Garden and Old Scottsdale I woke at a decent hour. 7 am instead of crazy early o’clock. I showered and made breakfast. While eating I planned my day…. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 20, 2022 Day 8- Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Sedona and The Vortex of Energy Feels a little Indiana Jones like… Just the effect I was looking for… 😁😁😁 I woke at 6 and luxuriated in a hot shower… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 20, 2022 Day 7- Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Back at it – North Rim to South Rim I woke to Kenny asking me “Did you hear the mice in the walls last night?” I had heard scratching but I figured it… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 20, 2022 Day 6- Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Recovery Day on the North Rim Day 6- Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Recovery Day on the North Rim I woke to the pounding of rain on the Cabin roof at… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 20, 2022 Day 4- Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Joining Forces and the Drive to the Rim This post is out of sequence – I missed a day. 😁 This morning I was up at 6 to Shower and adjust my… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 17, 2022 Day 5- Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – I Do Better With My Pants Off Today 9/13/2022) we descended into the Grand Canyon, leaving from the South Rim. We are entering the canyon from the South Kaibab Trail. We… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 11, 2022 Day 3- Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – The Apache Trail Up at 5AM, I guess I am still on Eastern time. But it was a good time to pack my bags and get ready… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 10, 2022 Day 3 – Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – First Nations Heritage and Latino Shopping Center I woke up this morning and hit the ground running. I went to take a shower and – There is no such thing as… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 10, 2022 Day 2 – Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Roosevelt Row Art District This is a pretty area just outside of downtown full of funky bars and galleries. Great retail shopping and a cool insider vibe to… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 10, 2022 Day 2 – Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Phoenix Hostel and Cultural Center I found this hostel on the web. It did not show up In HostelWorld. I wrote looking for 4 nights but they could only… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 10, 2022 Day 2 – Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Planes, Trains and Buses Planes, Trains and Buses was the order of the day yesterday. I was up at 4:00 to catch a bus to the airport.at 4:49… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 8, 2022 Day -1 Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R – Hiking Poles Swordfight. En Garde! Many R2R2R hikes praise the use of hiking poles (aka trekking poles) on their crossing. “…a godsend”, “wouldn’t have made it up without them”… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 6, 2022 Day -5 Phoenix/Grand Canyon R2R2R Take a hike eh? A typically Canadian way of saying “Get Lost!” Every year, my running friend from Houston, Alan Tillotson, organizes an amazing… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
June 1, 2022 Did You Miss Your Flight? “Your flight was yesterday” the agent looked at me and obviously read the absolute confusion on my face. “What”, I said, “here is my… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
February 28, 2022 Nice to be Recognized :-) I am a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association and recently they included me as a Featured Member in their newsletter. It… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
September 1, 2021 I Used to Like AIRBNB I used to like Airbnb… until I was standing in the street outside the address that Google took me to and found out that… Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
