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…

Amarillo skies

The road was my home away from home for two months. Everything I owned went either into storage or to friends and family. I packed necessities into the back of…

Driving through the Desert

My not-quite-a-week in California was hectic and filled with a genuine desire to see all of the people I have missed over the last few years. But as I hit…

November Swim

After a quick trot through a nearby park (the family that runs together, sweats together), we were ready for a swim.  Even my mom who famously refuses to get in…

Austin, Texas

Texas has trees.  I know it sounds ridiculous, but I thought it would be more like the deserts familiar in John Wayne cowboy motion pictures.  I realize that I only…

Austin Advice

So, gogirls and fellow travelers- I am headed to Austin, Texas at the end of November and am interested in getting your advice. Where do we eat? What are your…