Four reasons to visit San Sebastian Spain (Donostia)

Just when I though Barcelona was my favorite city in Spain, I discovered San Sebastian! What’s so great about it? Culture, food, beach and hiking all in one place make for an awesome time away. Here’s four things I can’t resist about this little slice of Spanish heaven: So. Much. To. Do. I’m not sure I can think of another city with this much variety. … Continue reading Four reasons to visit San Sebastian Spain (Donostia)

@hikergirltravelMarch 24, 2018March 24, 2018Leave a comment

New Zealand

Day Hikes near Mt Cook New Zealand

I’m all about day hikes. So, no, I did not climb Aoraki Mt Cook in New Zealand. That’s a multi-day commitment without a warm shower in between! I did, however, take full advantage of the day hikes around it. The mountain is amazing – I was lucky enough for it to be ‘out’ one of the three days I was there (which is about its … Continue reading Day Hikes near Mt Cook New Zealand

@hikergirltravelMarch 18, 2018March 18, 2018Leave a comment

Travel Through Grief

Five things I’ve learned about solo travel as a way to work through grief

Solo travel is a great way to manage and work through your grief – but it doesn’t mean there aren’t potholes along the way. Continue reading Five things I’ve learned about solo travel as a way to work through grief

@hikergirltravelMarch 15, 2018March 18, 20181 Comment

United States

3 great day hikes – solo or not – on Maui

Looking for some great day hikes on Maui – these are awesome solo or with friends! Continue reading 3 great day hikes – solo or not – on Maui

@hikergirltravelMarch 14, 2018March 18, 2018Leave a comment

Travel Through Grief

Travel Through Grief: Surviving the Holidays

The holidays are tough when you lose a spouse – sometimes getting away can be the best thing. Continue reading Travel Through Grief: Surviving the Holidays

@hikergirltravelMarch 12, 2018March 18, 2018Leave a comment