Long Haul

  1. #longhaul stories lay the backdrop of international travel.

Short Haul

#shorthaul stories will be an escape within a reasonable distance from home.

  1. #shorthaul stories will be an escape within a reasonable distance from home.

Drop Anchor

I have some great Drop Anchor sailing stories from the 24 hour Harvest Moon Regatta to sailing the York River to St. Charles, Virginia. Please check back soon for #dropanchor....

Wine in Time

Sometimes celebrating a holiday after the actual day affords you the opportunity to Take Another Route. Valentine’s Day is the perfect chance to detour, avoid crowded loud restaurants, overpriced roses, and chocolate. Don’t get me wrong, I am a diehard romantic, but I do like to break the rule....

Down the Road a Piece – Brenham Texas USA

This #shorthaul goal was to find a quiet and secluded location to celebrate the birthday for my “main event” aka “beau”.  My research project for this trip was something low key, a place neither of us has visited, somewhat secluded, and romantic, and oh yes, it has to be...

Hyde Park, Austin, TX USA

It is Christmas time and the tradition of visiting my great-nieces and nephews in Austin is always a thrill and finding a great Airbnb in the Hyde Park area is imperative. So why Hyde Park you ask? Well, Hyde Park is a neighborhood and historic district in Austin, Texas....