Kayaks and Mangroves and Manatees(Oh my!)

North Beach storm (Fort De Soto Park on Mullet Key)

Being the unabashed vacation maximizer that I am, Hannah and I were buckled into the first flight out of Columbus last Friday. [Read more →]

Still savoring the sand…

Sand ledge at Fort De Soto

I love sand in my suitcase. I even like finding stray grains of the stuff in my running shoes. Like fingerprint smudges knee-high on a window, they’re a tangible reminder of sweet moments. [Read more →]

My Travel “Essentials”

At Tulum

My travel “essentials?” I’m so glad you asked… [Read more →]

When it’s “just me”…

Before my first trip with “just me”, I had to be fairly comfortable with my self-projected survival rate.

La Jolla surf

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Finding the details…

Xaac Bay shorelineThe details matter.

The hidden gem of a beach; the preferred snorkeling spot of the locals; the quickest way to get from baggage claim to beach (Hmmm; I’m sensing a subconscious inclination back toward the sea, a common condition for those of us living in states whose oceanic features linger only in fossil-form)…

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