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Peace and Serenity in L'Aubrac, France 20 Aug 2013 | 12:50 am
As my small rental car took the windy turns with ease, I had a hard time keeping my eyes on the road. The scenery here literally took my breath away. It had snowed just four days prior to my visit to...
Conques, France: A Journey to the Middle Ages 5 Aug 2013 | 06:00 pm
The road from Marcilhac sur Cele to Conques (pronounced conk) is bursting with towering trees, abundant green foliage, and a stunning view of the Dourdor River. If I had visited the Lot Valley in the ...
5 Things You Might Not Know About Scotland 29 Jul 2013 | 06:00 pm
Have you been to Scotland? If not, there may be a few things that will surprise you about this country. Scotland Has Over 790 Offshore Islands I wasn’t aware of just how many islands Scotland has un...
An Afternoon in Marcilhac sur Cele, France 23 Jul 2013 | 12:15 am
After my visit to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, I was pretty sure I had found the most beautiful village in France… but like any inquisitive traveler, I still had more exploring to do before I made my final dec...
"My Enchanting Town" Garuda Indonesia Photo Contest 16 Jul 2013 | 09:20 am
I can’t believe it has already been four years since I traveled to Indonesia! My main purpose for visiting Bali in 2009 was to surf legendary waves and photograph the stunning beaches in the south. I...
Fried Food & Bright Lights: The Del Mar Fair in Photos 11 Jul 2013 | 02:34 am
I loathe crowds and loud places, but every year, I want to visit the Del Mar Fair when it comes to town. Why, you ask? For the photo opportunities, of course. Okay, I do like a good carnival ride, but...
Saint-Cirq-Lapopie: The Most Beautiful Village in France? 3 Jul 2013 | 11:23 pm
I’m thankful I didn’t have any previous expectations of the cliffside village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. I didn’t Google any photos before I left for the trip, study any guidebooks or sift through any blo...
Be Careful What You Wish For... It Might Come True 26 Jun 2013 | 09:34 pm
Remember that post I wrote a few weeks ago about how I was feeling stuck and how I was ready for a change?? Well, big changes have occurred since then! The photo above was taken on my trip to France...
How to Plan a Trip to Scotland's Hebrides 24 Jun 2013 | 05:00 pm
Did you know there is more to Scotland than the Isle of Skye and Edinburgh? Before I started planning my trip to Scotland, I knew I wanted to explore Scotland’s off-the-beaten-path locations, but I c...
Puffin Therapy in the Treshnish Isles 18 Jun 2013 | 10:47 am
From the Isle of Mull, I took a tour with Turus Mara to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles — and on the island of Lunga, I got my dose of puffin therapy!