Bull at its Finest

Erin | September 30, 2009

November 2008
It’s my birthday later this week and every year as a present to myself, I try something I’ve never done before. Last year, it was all about riding a bull (mechanical that is).
It was about a month after my real b-day and I’d been trying to ride a mechanical bull for weeks. At one [...]

Video: Join Erin Astride an ATV in Turkey

Erin | September 26, 2009

July 13, 2009 - Cappadocia, Turkey
Join me on my first ride on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) – Yeehaw!
I hit the high road and the low road (and all the bumps in between) as I snake my way through the Turkish countryside in Cappadocia’s Valley of the Kings.
Known for its majestic mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles, Cappadocia [...]

How to Cope with an Annoying Travel Buddy

Erin | September 23, 2009

September 23, 2009
I was asked to write this post by several friends after sharing horror stories of travel companions who decide to smoke crack (figuratively, of course).
Here are a few simple tips to diffuse travel buddies with “too much personality” and situations that have gone awry.
Tip 1: Name your 3 Must-Haves
The best plan is to [...]