Four Words to Change Your Outlook on Travel

Arriving back in the United States after a year in Indonesia, I mysteriously lost my wallet, including my bank and credit cards, driver’s license, and other important documents. Recognizing this…

New Life Resolution

I’ve rarely made New Years resolutions. In the past I’ve found them pointless. People start off strong then break promises to themselves within weeks or months of making them. Typically…

A Woman on the Road

Walk­ing down a noisy Oak­land, California street on my way to do some writ­ing at a cof­fee shop, I heard a woman weep­ing as she stum­bled on the other side…

A Time-Out From the Road

“Do you have the patience to wait ‘til your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving ‘til the right action arises by itself? The master doesn’t…

ABQ Haiku

New Mexico skies, Contemplative blue, yellow Expansive adobe earth I think I’ve said it before, but my heart seems to fall for the unique traits I encounter in each place…

I met you in Texas…

One of my favorite aspects about traveling alone is the opportunity provided to meet people. Whether I’m on a bus, in a restaurant, writing at a cafe, or wandering down…

Some Lagniappe from New Orleans

According to current travel guides and statistics, New Orleans is one of the top ten most visited cities in the United States. According to the “Rae on the Road” travel…

Home Without Walls

“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” – Maya Angelou Making friends has never been difficult for me. I tend to gravitate…

Tomorrow is Another Day

Headed out for a late night of Washington D.C. clubbing, you’re well dressed in a short skirt and fancy new shoes. Suddenly appears a young, out of breath woman with…