Among all the riding schools in the world, there are a few that are exceptionally great. They have centuries of history and learning behind their methods, based on principles from the greatest names in classical riding. The skills these schools teach are so important, they have been listed as a UNE[...]
Winsor Castle is perched upon a hill overlooking the River Thames, and has been a royal residence for centuries. It's is a magnificent building, but outside those imposing walls lies something that equestrians will really go crazy over - the expansive Windsor Great Park. If you're an American,[...]
While Reykjavik is great itself, the real beauty of Iceland is the landscape, so I was really looking forward to this tour of the south coast. The south coast has some of the most popular spots in Iceland including the famous Black Sand Beach and the big waterfalls. The south coast is the mos[...]
Visiting a hot spring is a must in Iceland. It's one of their most famous features, one of the main reasons to go. There are hot springs all over the country, from refined and elegant spa experiences to little spots on the side of the road. The hot springs have been incorporated into the Icelandic[...]
The land of fire and ice. The land of Vikings. One of the most northern countries in the entire world. I'll be honest in that I didn't really have Iceland on my radar as a travel destination, but when one of my best friends decided to have her destination wedding there, well, obviously I was going[...]
I spent the last day of nice weather out hiking. At least it was a nice hike with good company! We went down the riverside trail first. It had many rocks to scramble over, and went right along the river at points, giving a great view. Someone had attempted to take their baby carriage down it[...]
On Wednesday, I drove with my coworker down to North Carolina. We rented a Chrysler 200, which spurred many questions on the way down, such as, is there a Chrysler 100? Could it possibly be more uncomfortable than the car we are sitting in? Why was this car designed to be so uncomfortable? Why do[...]
Before my awesome day on Saturday, I was in Texas. I do recruiting, and I went there for a job fair. I stayed in Austin, Texas, which was so different from Virginia, I couldn't get over it. Clearly I need to travel more, since I'm in such culture shock. Austin, summed up in one word: hip. There we[...]
Today I took my first ever solo flight. It sounds silly, but I'm kind of proud of myself. Previously I have always traveled with my parents or my husband. I would just follow them like a puppy around the airport and they would direct me to the appropriate areas. It worked out just fine for me as no[...]
In about an hour, I'm leaving for the airport to go on a business trip. It's kind of uncomfortable to be flying at this time of year. Other than the obvious danger of flying and being in large groups of targeted people near the Mexican border, I am super excited about life. Danger aside, I'm going[...]