Whether or not Punxsutawney Phil’s shadow casts across continents, some of spring’s more joyful qualities are peeking into Saumur in a welcome gesture of bidding winter farewell. While six more wintry weeks are unfortunately possible, tomorrow (March 20) will officially ring in the next season. Complete with a happy mix of forecasted flowers and showers, I celebrated the … Continue reading Weekend picnics welcome springtime
Off-season travel means smaller crowds and lower prices. However, it comes at the risk of bad weather. Luckily for me, the risk was worth the price and my time in Barcelona was illuminated with the beautiful, bright Mediterranean sunshine. Translation: perfect hiking weather. Not that big cities have too many hiking opportunities, but when provided with … Continue reading Climb Barcelona’s Mount Montjuïc
Imagine the feeling of walking through a charming forest of skinny trees and chipping birds, then opening onto the top of a vineyard, overlooking rolling hills, french rooftops and the Loire River. Spanning 16k (9.94 miles) through the countryside about 10-minutes east of Saumur, the circuit de randonnée à (hiking trail in) Souzay-Champigny leads tourists, locals, hikers and the … Continue reading Hiking through the Loire
As the temperatures are rising in Phoenix, time outside is lessening. With some cloud cover and breeze these past few days, it’s been the perfect opportunity to spend time at The Farm at South Mountain. Off loop 202 at 32nd Street, The Farm is a beautiful desert-landscape hideaway, with orchard trees providing a canopy of greenery … Continue reading The Farm at South Mountain
Super, natural British Columbia didn’t get its name for a few nice trails and reservoirs. No, this Canadian province boasts its azure mountain peaks and lush forests with every right. Around each corner is a new view spectaculaire, and at the end of every trail is probably an equally-spectacular gem. So go outside and get lost … Continue reading Get lost in the super natural
Bonjour Brooke 