The older I get, the less I need in terms of space. When I lived in Sydney, I lived in a tiny room that had sparse furniture but it was exactly what I needed since I was living out of a backpack. Even when I travel, I like to choose unique accommodations that are small on space, but are just what I … [Read more...] about Experiments in Tiny Living
South Dakota
Where I Slept in South Dakota and Wyoming
In my first trip out west, I spent about half the time camping and glamping and the other half in hotels. This second trip, to South Dakota and eastern Wyoming, was a similar mix, combining a few nights camping (aka sleeping in my rental car) with a few nights in a hotel for a conference. I was … [Read more...] about Where I Slept in South Dakota and Wyoming
The First People: Visiting Native American Landmarks
There's so much talk in my country about what it means to be "American." For some, that means white Americans, but at some point, those people also came from elsewhere– England, Scandinavia, and beyond. But there were people long before Columbus planted his flag in the name of Spain in 1492. … [Read more...] about The First People: Visiting Native American Landmarks
Unexpectedly Cool Rapid City, South Dakota
When telling the owner of my gym that I was planning a trip to South Dakota, she lit up. "No one ever goes to South Dakota!" And I'll admit that it had never been high on my list. I half expected the Dakotas to be the last of my fifty states. But a conference in nearby Wyoming and a draw to the … [Read more...] about Unexpectedly Cool Rapid City, South Dakota
Planning a Trip to the Black Hills
Known as "America's best idea," there's no better way to see what the country is all about than at its national parks. I spent last summer visiting Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Rocky Mountain national parks and knew I wanted to see more this year. I headed for the Black Hills, an area of … [Read more...] about Planning a Trip to the Black Hills