I've been on several solo trips, and in almost every instance it's been an incredible opportunity to clear my head, indulge in introspection, and regain confidence and personal autonomy. However, I would be lying if I suggested there haven't been issues. Two that standout in my mind both happened when I was in my 20s. …
My winter roadtrip from NYC through Montreal, Ottawa, and Kingston on my way to Ohio concluded with a night in the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania and a morning stop at the Kinzua Bridge State Park. It took me about six hours to drive from Kingston, Ontario, to Westline, Pennsylvania via Syracuse where I grabbed …
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After incredible days in NYC, Montreal and Ottawa as part of my winter road trip, I set off for Kingston, Ontario. The sky was red and bright as I finally made my way out of Ottawa's rush hour traffic, onto the wide-open road, and toward the town where I would be spending the night and …
During my winter roadtrip from New York City to Bellville, Ohio, I took the long way home and visited several cities that have long been on my list. After a wonderful time exploring Montreal, I headed west for Kingston and decided to stop in Ottawa along the way. I didn’t know anything about Ottawa except that …
Ever need a break from life and feel like the only way to achieve it is to go on a solo road trip for several days to a bunch of places you’ve never been? I reached that point and decided to spend a week driving from New York City to Bellville, Ohio via some cities …
There is something invigorating, liberating and empowering about traveling solo, especially as a female traveler. I wouldn't say I prefer to travel alone, but when the locations, activities, and my goals align, traveling solo can be an incredible experience. Of course there are downsides to traveling solo as well—in some places it might be unsafe, …
Each fall and winter I tend to fly solo while my husband is off hunting deer, migratory birds or-- as of late-- bear and cougar. He grew up hunting with his dad, brother, uncles and friends and has continue to travel to meet them to hunt as long as we've been together (all 12+ years!). While …
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Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
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