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The Great (Solo) Scottish Road Trip

If you wait for someone else to say yes, you’ll never do it. Whatever it is. It could be as simple as trying a new restaurant or going to the movies. A friend of mine wanted to go to the Taylor Swift concert but wouldn’t buy the ticket because there’s only one available and sheContinue reading "The Great (Solo) Scottish Road Trip"

Corporate Crash-Out Checklist: Things to Do Before Your Mini-Retirement

After 6 years and 5 different roles, I quit a job I loved for… nothing?  Working 35+ years to eventually retire with money to spend but poor health to enjoy it is NOT how I plan to live my life. Mini-retirements are growing in popularity as people realize life is short and they’re burning theContinue reading "Corporate Crash-Out Checklist: Things to Do Before Your Mini-Retirement"

Walking to Tijuana: Safety First +Things to Do

Everybody who I told "I'm going to Tijuana this weekend!" gave me that same look of "....are you pranking me?" Tijuana has a bad wrap. Is it justified? Well, the Department of State does classify it as a Level 3 travel threat (out of just 4 levels, and 4 is North Korea). As big fansContinue reading "Walking to Tijuana: Safety First +Things to Do"

Nile Cruising Through Egypt

(Looking for our Tik Tok Tour Guide? Years later, we are too- but here is the most comparable tour we could find. We had booked an 8-hour private tour through Viator for $218 with a guide named Sam! ) LINK TO FULL TRIP ON YOUTUBE: When people think of “world” travel, they generally picture theContinue reading "Nile Cruising Through Egypt"

Overseas Highway Route US-1 Roadtrip Stops + Key West Favorites

The drive from Miami to Key West is one of the most iconic in the USA and a route I drove many times from going to school in Tampa. The amount of time it takes to get there can be unpredictable on the two-lane road but there's PLENTY to do to make the journey asContinue reading "Overseas Highway Route US-1 Roadtrip Stops + Key West Favorites"

Christmas Market Road Trip: Germany & Austria

‘Tis the season for European Christmas market planning. When so many countries have them, where do you even begin? Right here. This is the spot. And I’ll spoil it: Munich, Innsbruck, and Salzburg. WATCH our full road trip on Youtube! Pro tip: If you are going at Christmas, you are going too late. Timing isContinue reading "Christmas Market Road Trip: Germany & Austria"

Scottsdale Holy Grail

I have wanted to live in Arizona since I was a kid and finally made it happen in 2024. There's something about the desert that I just love. This is the Holy Grail of all my favorite parts of living in Scottsdale. Food & Bev Citizens Public HouseLocation: Old Town ScottsdaleGo for their chopped salad.Continue reading "Scottsdale Holy Grail"

Arizona Culture Passes: Best to Worst

If there are no fans of the Arizona culture pass, I am dead. Without a doubt, this is one of the most worthwhile library programs in existence. With just a library card, twice a month you can secure two passes of your choice from a list of (approximately) 19 places to visit for FREE inContinue reading "Arizona Culture Passes: Best to Worst"