Machu Picchu

There are times while traveling when you arrive at a long anticipating destination and the experience doesn’t match your expectations. I knew that Machu Picchu would be full of tourists. Most popular destinations are – I’m pretty good at ignoring crowds and finding my own personal experience and quiet moments in well-visited places. What I… Continue reading Machu Picchu

The Lares Trek

If you’re like Graham and I were in February, you’ve probably heard a lot about the Inca Trail and absolutely zero about the Lares Trek. The Lares Trek is another Inca trail near Machu Picchu in Peru. It is not *the* Inca Trail, but there are thousands of miles of Inca trails in Peru. You… Continue reading The Lares Trek

6 ways to support your Independent Bookstore

I love Indie Bookstores. They are some of my favorite places on earth. I’ve written a post expressing my love for them. Today is #bookstoreday – Independent Bookstore Day. A day to celebrate and thank our Indie Bookstores, and a good excuse for me to encourage others to support their Indie Bookshops – today and every… Continue reading 6 ways to support your Independent Bookstore

Words to live by: Eleanor Roosevelt

I read You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt during Saturday’s Readathon. By the end, my copy was covered in circles and star marks, highlighting quotes and passages that especially resonated with me. Her advice isn’t particularly unique, but her eloquence in expressing her beliefs and her enthusiasm & energy towards living her best life… Continue reading Words to live by: Eleanor Roosevelt

So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson

In the past few years there has been a lot of critical introspection and analysis about how social media (and the internet in general) impacts the quality of our lives. It clearly can do a lot of good, both for society and individuals. And it also can do a lot of harm. There are a lot of articles,… Continue reading So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson