Tag Archives: Travel

Why Starbucks Is My Home Away From Home

Last month I shared how I took Starbucks on the road for our Grand Canyon vacation. The day that post was published I woke up at 1:55 am local time in San Jose–my body clock was still back on the … Continue reading

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The Thousand Dollar Chicago Lakefront Long RunĀ 

Last week I had a quick business trip to Chicago, arriving Thursday evening for a conference Friday and heading home Friday night. As usual, I packed my running gear, but when I woke up to steady rain Friday morning I … Continue reading

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Hiking Elden Lookout Trail

After spending a few days hiking, cycling, and walking along the Rim Trail at the Grand Canyon, we headed to Flagstaff for a change of scenery and a change of pace. But after an afternoon of shopping and relaxing at more luxurious … Continue reading

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Taking Starbucks On The Road

It’s no secret that I love coffee, or that my go-to coffee is a Starbucks bold, preferably Komodo Dragon–the flavor that turned me into a Starbucks junkie.  (Source: Starbucks.com) So, how did I survive a vacation with no Starbucks in sight?

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Grand Canyon Sunrise

Just because I wasn’t getting up early to squeeze in a run didn’t mean I was going to sleep in on our vacation. I even set an alarm to make sure I would catch the Grand Canyon sunrise. My husband … Continue reading

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