Traveling the Globe…Indie Traveler Style.
“To me, being an indie traveler means many things, but most importantly it means that you are willing to put yourself out there to explore the world. It means taking every chance, every opportunity to...
View ArticleDiscovering Fiji.
For me, the image of a beach immediately conjures up feelings of instant relaxation. This is what distinguishes island travel from anything else: the time to slow down and just enjoy life. There’s time...
View ArticleWorth Any Cost or Sacrifice.
“To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice.” Elizabeth Gilbert If travel is your first love, as it is mine, you’ll understand exactly what Gilbert means. It is worth any cost or sacrifice because travel...
View ArticleIndie in Italy.
Italy is a country that means more to me than many others. Like Ireland and Croatia, Italy is part of who I am. My father’s mother, Evelyn, was born in Avellino in 1920, and later moved to the States...
View ArticleCarefree in Croatia.
Europe is a continent that I spent much time exploring during my early travel days. My first big trip out of the country was to Ireland; then I spent several of my college breaks visiting friends...
View ArticleEscape to Eastern Europe.
During my family’s European adventure in 2006, we visited countries in both Western and Eastern Europe: Ireland, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy. But, it was the Eastern Europe...
View ArticleTransformation.
All experiences that we have as humans affect the outcome of who we become. The more we experience, the more transformed we are over the course of our lifetime. Because travel involves opportunities...
View ArticleHow My Mom Inspired Me to See the World.
I blame it all on my Mother; my love of travel, desire to wander, and need for escape from everyday life. Right from the start she made me believe that all dreams were attainable if one worked hard...
View ArticleAdventures on the North Island of New Zealand.
One of the greatest adventures I have had in my lifetime occurred while traveling on the North Island of New Zealand almost three years ago. My cousin, Michelle, who is from Ireland, was spending her...
View ArticleTravel Dreams and Inspiration
I spend much of my life day-dreaming, and each time it’s about where I want to visit next. One day it’s Bhutan, the next it’s Morocco. Another day it’s Peru, and then it’s Ghana. The list is always...
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