Hike the Tre Cime loop in Italy’s Dolomites—a 10km trail of surreal views, storybook landscapes, and inspiration for the soul (and your next novel).
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Cala’ del Sasso, known as Italy’s longest stairway, is about two hour’s drive from Venice. It is not located within an ancient palace. It isn’t even located inside of a building. Its parking lot is a small outdoor plot-meets-road affair next to a dried-up stream, marked by modest signage. Finding the Cala del Sasso Trailhead…
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(Originally published in The Wayward Post several years ago. I’m not sure what happened with the publication, but to preserve the article, I’ve reposted it below and added more photos taken during this fantastic trip.) Upon arriving in Kyoto, my husband and I immediately noticed the unique vibe of this city. As soon as we…
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Hiking along the Grenadier’s Path at Monte Cengio, Italy.
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In the spirit of favorite things and all subjects Christmas-cheer related, I thought I’d share one of our favorite hikes in the Gorham area. Now, what makes a hike a favorite is obviously a subjective standard, but here are some of my criteria: (1) Not too long–as in, five miles or less. I am, alas,…
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It has taken awhile, but it appears Spring finally decided to settle her toes in the North Country for at least a few weeks, and our recent hike to Mt Surprise made this gloriously clear. I’ve privately griped about the weather here since late March, when I thought winter was SUPPOSED to be over. Don’t…
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When Sam and I announced a few months back that we were moving to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, most people said: “Why?!” And a choice few said, “You’re crazy!” When we explained that we were drawn to the magnificent outdoors, including more National Forest with hiking and cross-country skiing trails than we’d ever…
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Fat biking on fat bikes (or fat tire bikes) is a new-ish winter sport gaining speed in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Basically, these things look like one of those silly Floridian water sport toys floating next to the ubiquitous banana boat: big, goofy tires and a frame that doesn’t quite seem in proportion….
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Having grown up in Southeast Asia, then attending my higher education in the southeast of the United States, it is fair to say I know nothing about snow. Except that it’s cold. And pretty. And it always makes me think of Narnia. But gliding over the surface of said material at unnatural speeds courtesy of…
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Sam and I have been dying to visit Lombok — the most westerly island in the Nusa Tenggara island group of Indonesia — since before we came to live in Indonesia. We never had the chance, though, until this Easter weekend in late March. Otherwise known as Bali’s “sister island,” Lombok has really taken off in…
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