At the end of last year, I wrote about how I was looking into online teaching as a way to get back to doing what I love. Thankfully, over this year I found Outschool. I love being able to teach again and, even better, to teach what I love. I teach pet and travel photography, … [Read more...] about The Traveling Teach Visits Belle Grove Plantation & The Battle Of Cedar Creek Battlefield In Middletown, VA
Attending The Dulles Day Plane Pull To Benefit The Special Olympics Of Virginia
A couple of years ago I was researching things to do in Washington D.C. with young people. I found out that the same weekend we'd planned to head up for an educational trip to the African American History Museum, there was something called the Dulles Day Plane Pull. When I … [Read more...] about Attending The Dulles Day Plane Pull To Benefit The Special Olympics Of Virginia
Having Elephant Mud Fun At The Bali Zoo
My birthday is basically my favorite day of the year. I'm pretty much always treated well by Stephen but on my birthday, I'm the absolute queen. This year I had requested some sort of animal experience (shocking, I know), and happened to hint quite strongly at the opportunity … [Read more...] about Having Elephant Mud Fun At The Bali Zoo
Hiring A Driver In Bali – Is It Worth It?
When we decided we were heading to Bali, it didn't even occur to me that we might want to go anywhere beyond our resort. Not because we weren't interested, but I figured we'd take a tour or two arranged through the hotel and spend most of our time by the beach to rejuvenate … [Read more...] about Hiring A Driver In Bali – Is It Worth It?
Goat Yoga in Middletown, RI – It Really Was The G.O.A.T.
Last year I felt adventurous and tried aerial yoga. It was challenging but fun and I'd try it again in the future. This year I tried another new form of yoga - goat yoga. It wasn't as challenging in many ways but I'd do it again... and again and again, whenever and where ever … [Read more...] about Goat Yoga in Middletown, RI – It Really Was The G.O.A.T.
Bubble Run Fun in Hartford, Connecticut
If you read my recent update on our relationship on the road, you'll have seen how much we're just loving Connecticut. Uh. No. It's definitely not the state for us one day. However, we've found a little fun here and there. One of the most fun things we've done is the Bubble … [Read more...] about Bubble Run Fun in Hartford, Connecticut
The Ultimate Road Trip: Marriage Edition “So, What’s Next!?”
A 50 state road trip like ours requires a lot of planning. A. LOT. So much of our time is spent planning... what's next. Usually, it's the next day, the next location, the next state. But we sat down the other day to think through the next year, then the next 3.5 years. It … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Road Trip: Marriage Edition “So, What’s Next!?”
Visiting The Dog Chapel & Stephen Huneck Art Gallery At Dog Mountain, VT
Imagine a huge dog park, a dog-friendly art gallery and a beautiful location to remember your beloved dog and memorialize them. That's what you find at the Dog Chapel at Dog Mountain in Vermont. We stopped by on our way to Mt Pisgah and Lake Willoughhby and spent a few minutes … [Read more...] about Visiting The Dog Chapel & Stephen Huneck Art Gallery At Dog Mountain, VT
Having A Beary Good Time On The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour Near Burlington, VT
You may know that I have one Master's degree - in Youth Work and Community Development from DeMontfort University in Leicester, England. But did you know that I also have a Master's in Bearology from Build-a-Bear Workshop?? That's right. I was, for a summer, a Master Bear … [Read more...] about Having A Beary Good Time On The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour Near Burlington, VT
Finding Love In VT – Our Visit To Vermont Cookie Love Near Burlington, VT
While driving into Burlington, VT, we passed two places that I knew we had to get back to. One was the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory and the other was Vermont Cookie Love. How can you not want to stop somewhere called Cookie Love? Especially when you're pretty sure that your … [Read more...] about Finding Love In VT – Our Visit To Vermont Cookie Love Near Burlington, VT