I wrote Hit The Road, A Woman’s Guide To Solo Motorcycle Touring to help readers experience the joy that a solo road trip gives me. It includes practical tips that anyone can use—whether traveling alone or with others, and regardless of sex. Solo-wanderlust or solo-curious? Group riding is great, and so …
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How to Entertain Kids on a Winter Road Trip
Headed out on a winter road trip? I can help.
Charlotte to Chattanooga: A Four-Day Itinerary
Fox 46's "Good Day Charlotte" producer asked me what I'd recommend to someone looking for a quick getaway from the Queen City if they had four days to travel. Easy answer: Chattanooga.
A Solo Road Trip: 8 ways to Relaunch Your Life
Planning a Family Vacation Road Trip? Here’s My Advice
July is prime family vacation and road trip season. I'm a people watcher, and since I am often alone on the road I get plenty of opportunities to observe families on vacation.
Your Daily Getaway: Armchair Travel Option for Email Subscribers
The Daily Getaway is a picture from my North American travels with a short caption or quote & sometimes a link to learn more. The perfect way to begin each day.
Read More »A Full Week of Appearances in Billings, Montana
This summer I'm headed for a week of speaking engagements and book signings in Billings, Montana, one of my favorite cities. Here's the lineup, in case you are in the area or know someone who is.
Speaking and Signing Books at Rally in the Gorge 2012
Right after wrapping up at the AMA's International Women in Motorcycling Conference I'll head to Stevenson, Oregon for the 10th Annual Rally in the Gorge. I've got to make time from Nevada to Oregon because I'm presenting on the first morning of the rally with my friend and motorcycle tour operator Karen Thomson.
Lessons from the Road
Helmet time often produces deep thought. On my motorcycle for 40 days this summer, I had a lot of helmet time.
Headed East
Friday morning my traveling companion, Dusty, and I turned east at Reedsport, Oregon. From this point, daylight will no longer be on our side...moving south and east means shorter days.