Don’t worry about never having time to write. Just write what you can in the time you do have and give yourself a big clap on the back, followed by a double latte and a blueberry muffin. – Rachel Johnson

I’ve been thinking a lot about touring and biking lately, but the “touring” may not be what you think. The Tour de France bike race is held every year in July. In conjunction with that Tour, the Tour de Fleece is a spinning and knitting event enjoyed by many fiber enthusiasts. During the last month, […]

Growing up in a rural setting in Minnesota, I was raised with the outdoors and a sense of adventure. – Ann Bancroft

  Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to join my parents on their annual two-week fishing trip in northern Minnesota. Other family members vacationed with us at the same time, at the same resort. I don’t love fishing, but I love eating fresh lake fish. The area was familiar to me – I’d been […]

“Life is like riding a bicycle. In order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein

Over the last month or so, I’ve written several posts about renting a car in Europe.  I started with a post about our itinerary and why we chose to rent a car. In the second installment, I covered the basics of renting. The third post gave hints and tips about driving in Europe.  In this […]

People will travel anywhere for good food – it’s crazy. – Rene Redzepi