Life on the Road: A Year of Unforgettable Cross-Country Adventures—Five Year Anniversary

I can’t believe it’s been five years already since we packed up our house in Tennessee, loaded up our dogs, and embarked on an epic one-year RV trip.

And, as epic trips do, this one changed our lives and proved to be a great teacher.

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Coastal Getaway to South Carolina: Exploring Folly Beach and Charleston

Living in the Rockies is amazing. However, every year I get the siren call of the sea and for that I need to leave Colorado. This year we headed to the East Coast and took a familiar drive to the beaches of South Carolina. From our former home state of Tennessee, Charleston, Folly Beach, and Isle of Palms were a short and scenic six-hour car ride away. We flew into Knoxville, then after a short reunion with good friends, we hopped in a rental car and headed out.

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The Green Grass of Tennessee

Tennessee is no longer our “home,” but we were glad to get our fix of green for the spring during our brief visit to Knoxville (on our way to South Carolina).

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Exploring Standley Lake Regional Park: Home to Bald Eagles and Wildlife

June is here and summer has definitely arrived in Colorado! We celebrated a sunny Sunday with a walk in the Standley Lake Regional Park, a 1,200-acre reservoir just a few miles away from where we live, home to wildlife and a lovely urban playground with an amazing mountain view.

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At Home, in the Carpathian Mountains

My hometown Brasov sits in the elbow of the Carpathian Mountains, providing year-round opportunities for nature exploration, while combining small medieval town charm and modern amenities. I attempt yearly visits, and last year I had the added bonus of visiting with my nephew who lives in Switzerland. We explored Tampa mountain and Postavaru peak, we had our fill of traditional Romanian food and wine, and spent time catching up with family.

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