Walking with bear bells

There were a few things I was worried about after booking a self-guided walking tour along Japan’s Nakasendo Way.

From a medieval African trading town to a Mediterranean island nation, these overlooked outposts are worth a look.

With each welcoming more than 50 million international visitors each year, France, the United States and China dominate the list of most popular countries for travellers. But are the Eiffel Tower, Statue of…

Mt. Wilson

Being the outdoorsy type I tend to get out on the weekends and hike. In Southern California this usually entails walking up a mountain of…

Rainy Day Hikes.

Rain Rain go away come again another day! That was my feeling all weekend, rain on a weekend this close to the end of summer is…

Revisiting An Old Friend.

The Old Man made it back! Of course he was a bit exhausted from his trip so our weekend was pretty low key. We…

Rocky Road.

Long weekends are the best! You get to have a bit (or too much) fun one day, celebrate my favorite holiday the next, and still get a day…

Retreating To Maine.

Wow has it really been 20ish days since my last post? Crazy. We have been busy with Bachelorette parties to New Hampshire…

Misery Loves Company.

Come Thursday of most weeks is my time to hit up the internet for Hikes Near Boston and weekend weather reports. For the…

Rainy Day Fun.

I swear I do look at the weather when I plan weekend adventures, I just don’t always believe them. In some cases my reality wins…