Washington University in St. Louis

My sister, daughter and I drove to St. Louis, Missouri from Oklahoma to visit the awesome, Washington State University in St. Louis (WUSTL). That school is so sweet.  Continue reading “Washington University in St. Louis”

Horseback Riding for the 2017 New Year

I left 2016 with some anxiety, just lingering worries; little thing after little thing building up into a giant emotional rainstorm. However, the New Year is a nice starting point to begin fresh again; even if it is technically just another day. Continue reading “Horseback Riding for the 2017 New Year”

Travel Bug

I have that travel bug. I just want to fly somewhere — and hike. Yes, I would like to hike someplace beautiful.  Continue reading “Travel Bug”

Take a Hike with Quick 5-Minute Protein Truffles

I love to go hiking and take snacks along the dirt trail me with. Cliff Bars are great, trail mix, protein bars, etc. I found a nice recipe for quick 5-minute protein truffles. When can you go wrong with truffles? Like, never.  Continue reading “Take a Hike with Quick 5-Minute Protein Truffles”

Pacific Crest Trail Gear List – Backpacker

Pacific Crest Trail Gear ListEverything needed for five and a half months on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Source: Pacific Crest Trail Gear List – Backpacker

The Shipwreck of the Lupatia

One night more than a century ago, 16 men lost their lives in a shipwreck off the Oregon Coast Trail.

Source: The Shipwreck of the Lupatia

The Shipwreck of the Lupatia

Breathtaking Yosemite National Park

Ben and I really do love the outdoors when it’s not sweltering hot or freezing cold. April was the perfect time to visit Yosemite National Park. The temperatures were comfortable and the tourist season hadn’t kicked off. Yosemite is known for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and abundant hiking trails. This world […]

via Yosemite National Park — The Shabby Suitcase

Photos from Zanzibar

Enjoy these beautiful photos of Zanzibar, taken and sent in by our guest blogger in Africa, Tumsifu Frank.  Continue reading “Photos from Zanzibar”

I Just Want To Go Hiking

I follow this Facebook page, I Love Hiking, and they have some cool shirts sometimes and a bunch of hiking posts (obviously), nature photos, and so forth. Continue reading “I Just Want To Go Hiking”

Group Tour vs. Individual Travel

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Have you ever seen a herd of wild horses running from one field to another? Well, it is nothing compared to a group of wild tourists with photo cameras in Louvre.

I have traveled both ways. Believe me, both of them have some benefits. You just need to find it for yourself. Continue reading “Group Tour vs. Individual Travel”

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