Clothing

My Super Woman Heels

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Lifestride parigi pumps

You put high heels on and you change. ~ Manolo Blahnik

There is nothing charming about a woman who cannot walk in her shoes. ~ Manolo Blahnik

Oh the dilemma, the epic struggle of the modern woman…how to be comfortable & look sexy at the same time. This frustrating dichotomy rears its ugly head every time I have a special event, hot date night, or when I’m planning a European trip (where they judge you by your shoes). The wardrobe piece that seems to cause the most distress is the high heel. To me, it’s a good symbol of society’s conflicting expectations of womanhood. The perfect woman is supposed be both sex goddess & nurturing mother.
shoes heels sneakers
I don’t know about you, but it’s hard to be sexy in sneakers and it’s damn near impossible to put in a full day at home or office in stilettos. So what’s a girl to do?
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Hiking, Travel Diary, Trip Planning, United States, Walking Holidays

Group Trip 2018

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For those who may not know it, my cohort MaryR & I founded a group called the No. 1 Ladies Hiking Society in 2016. We’re now up to 399 members (just can’t seem to reach 400), & it’s time to plan a big group trip. But we’re an adventurous group, willing to explore ANYWHERE, so where to go…hmmm…
We could certainly go rogue & do all the planning ourselves, OR we could prevent more gray hairs from sprouting atop my head & opt for a company that provides guided group hikes. Guided trips are certainly more expensive but they provide a richer experience & are MUCH easier to plan. Since I’ve been researching options, I thought I’d share some of my favorites so far. Prices below are per person based on double occupancy (a single room will always cost extra) & airfare is NOT included, so keep this in mind if price is your determining factor. Trips are listed in order of my personal favorites:
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Europe, Food, Hiking, Slow travel, Travel Diary, Trip Planning, United States, Walking Holidays

Cooking & Hiking Vacations

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Do you love cooking AND hiking? If so, here’s a great assortment of vacation options that combine these two passions.

Responsible Travel

One of my absolute favorite travel companies! They are an excellent choice if you want to avoid mass tourism, are looking for authentic experiences in unique places, or seeking low-cost options. Their cooking vacations range from 7-22 day trips with costs anywhere from $450-$4800 per person & countries in Europe, South America & Asia.
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