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Picture Time: Europe Edition

I had such an amazing time at RARE Edinburgh 2022 and then bopping around Scotland, Great Britain, France, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. It was so nice to be back on the road after over two years stuck at home. Click on the photos for details, and stick around to the end if […]

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I’m Headed to RARE Edinburgh

That’s right! I’m heading to Europe on official author-y business. More specifically, RARE Edinburgh! If you are gonna be at the conference, stop by and say “hi”. I’ll also be traveling around Europe for a bit, so if you are a European Reader who would like me to stop by your bookclub, let me know. […]

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So Long 2021-Its Been Weird!

I know this wrap-up is late, but let’s be honest, a lot was going on at the end of the year! And frankly, if we can’t be kind to ourselves about missed deadlines after last year, when can we? Like 2020, so much happened that I honestly think pictures speak louder than lessons, so again, […]

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Thanks 2020 aka Lessons!

Typically, I write a list of all of the things I have learned (or, often relearned) while travel. In 2020 I didn’t traveling much and I learned a lot of lessons I did not want to learn. So, instead of my usual format, I decided to make lemonade out of lemons and do a year […]

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Food Travel

What is Time? Lessons I Learned in 2019

Alternatively titled; How I Learned to Take a Break. You may have noticed that things have been a little quiet around here. I needed a break, so I took one (with only minimal amounts of guilt involved). Basically, I over-committed myself and had to do a little back burnering. Between writing a new book, polishing […]

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Travel

24 Hours in Austin

If you only have a short amount of time in Austin, here are some tips for making the most of Texas’s weirdest city.

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Travel

Cape Town – A Dream from Start to Finish

Even running a marathon couldn’t make me love Cape Town less.

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Food Travel

So Long 2018 – Lessons I Got Outta Last Year

2018 was a big year. With that, I picked up a few lessons, some equally big and a few small, but helpful. Here is what I learned, or relearned, traveling and eating this year: Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is sit down and have a drink. You can’t make flights run […]

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Stellenbosch: The Best Food and Wine in South Africa

Stellenbosch is home to some of the best food and wine in the world. Come hungry and leave happy!

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Travel

Kruger National Park Safari

AKA where you can make your childhood dreams come true!