Run the World: Rock 'n' Roll Madrid

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On an unseasonably cold spring morning last month, I was amongst the sea of people who lined up at the Plaza de Colon – named for the Spanish explorer Cristobal Colon nee Christopher Columbus – ready to run through the street of Madrid.

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Mother's Day

"Traveling in the company of those we love is home in motion." - Leigh Hunt

Happy Mother's Day!

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Windmill Days in Holland

The 40th National Windmill Days take place May 11-12, and is a chance to visit Holland’s working windmills for free. The windmill is not only an iconic Dutch symbol, but has played an important part in Dutch life for centuries. 

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Welcoming May in Italy

Prima di Maggio (May 1) is a nationally recognized holiday across Italy, celebrated with parades, festivals and general merriment. We were in Italy for Prima di Maggio last year and got to witness the festivities first hand.

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Run the World: Madrid

Just a little teaser to let you know another destination has been conquered in my quest to "run the world". The event was Rock 'N' Roll Madrid Marathon and 1/2, and I ran the 1/2 marathon portion.

I know I was pretty quiet about this race until yesterday. That's because up until the very last minute I wasn't sure I was going to be able to run it.

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Canals and Confections in Utrecht

It looks like spring has finally come to Holland, and I happily soaked up the sun and took in the gorgeous scenery this weekend in Utrectht. Holland’s 4^th largest city has plenty of water and numerous canals, just as you’ll find in other parts of the country. However, the medieval canals in Utrecht are unique because they have two levels.

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Pray For Boston

I am a runner.  I may not have qualified to run Boston this year.  I may have been qualified and chosen not to run.  I may have been injured and unable to run.  I may never have qualified.  But, I am a runner.  And, my heart is in Boston today!

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The Rijksmuseum in an Instagram

The Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands and is home to works from the country’s most celebrated artists, including Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Piet Mondrian. 

The museum reopens this weekend after a massive 10-year renovation and restoration.  I was able to go through the museum a few days ago for a preview and shared some of what I saw on Instagram.

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5 Places on My Travel Bucket List

It’s the last stop for the Traveling Brown Girls Blog Carnival, hosted by Tracey Friley (One Brown Girl), April D. Thompson (Absolute Travel Addict) Carol Cain (Girl Gone Travel), Chelle and Crystal (BrownGirlsFly) and myself. In the previous carnivals, the travelistas have shared their travel necessities, tips and tricks for travelistas on the go and  travel pet peeves. This time the travelistas share their dreams. Their travel dreams, that is and reveal some of the places we’ve never been and why we want to go.

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Valencia's Neighborhoods and Nibbles

Part of the fun of traveling is exploring the destination and tasting its cuisine, and this was certainly the case when I traveled to Valencia.  I spent time exploring lots of interesting neighborhoods, discovering great food and drinks along the way.

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