I can’t help smiling—broadly, wildly, madly--when I remember those days of pure, unabashed freedom on the open road. Almost two years ago, I set out on a journey, one that took me from my home on the Jersey Shore through the heart of America to the caffeine-fueled metropolis of Seattle, Washington. And I went alone. A friend was moving to the West Coast and would I drive her … [Read more...] about What Six Days, 3,000+ Miles, and a Stick-Shift Saturn Taught Me About Life
San Francisco for the Solo Traveler: A Guide
With its temperate climate, laid-back atmosphere, and lively arts scene, San Francisco has something for almost everyone. From the swanky, upscale retail stores of Union Square to the vibrant, carnival ambiance of Fisherman's Wharf to the organic, down-home feel of the farmer's market at the Ferry Building, there's a wide variety of things to see and do to suit the tastes of … [Read more...] about San Francisco for the Solo Traveler: A Guide
An Evening With an Icon: Dinner at The Olde Pink House, Savannah, Georgia
Situated just off Reynolds Square, The Olde Pink House is a virtual icon of Savannah history, architecture, and cuisine. Construction on the Georgian colonial-style building began in 1771 and was completed in 1789. Since then, it’s been many things: a family home, a bank, a Union army headquarters during the Civil War, and now one of the most unique dining establishments in … [Read more...] about An Evening With an Icon: Dinner at The Olde Pink House, Savannah, Georgia
The Birth of a Solo Traveler
To own the truth, St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands wasn’t even on my radar. Last March, a perfect storm of conditions converged to make a completely unexpected trip a reality: an inexpensive airfare that coincided with my spring break weekend and the discovery of a ridiculously affordable campsite on the island. It was much too good to keep to myself. I shared my trip with … [Read more...] about The Birth of a Solo Traveler
On the Map, Under the Radar: Manchester and Manchester Center, Vermont
Ever randomly picked out a location on a map and gone there simply because you could? That's how I ended up visiting Manchester, and Manchester Center, Vermont. Over the Memorial Day weekend last year, I decided to go camping at Emerald Lake State Park in East Dorset, Vermont. It was close--only four hours driving--and I hadn’t visited Vermont before, so I figured why not? I … [Read more...] about On the Map, Under the Radar: Manchester and Manchester Center, Vermont