EXPLORER – Fall 2019 What you might not know about Ireland is that there is a food revolution underway throughout the country. The Irish produce some of the most delicious edibles in the world. Not a lot of people know that — until now. Find out more about Ireland’s food culture on a Vagabond Tour. […]
Outdoor Adventures
Holy Rollers – Tuscany welcomes cyclists on the millennium-old Via Francigena
HEMISPHERES – July 2019 Bike routes along the ancient Francigena Pilgrimage trail welcome bike tourists in Tuscany. Hemispheres-final-via-francigena[1]
A Legacy of Wellness – UnCruise Adventures
TRAVELAGE WEST – October, 2018 UnCruise Adventures small expedition ships are the perfect way to travel “mindfully” into beautiful locations including Alaska. Their “Wellness” themed itineraries offer complete relaxation and rejuvenation, not to mention views, views, views. And fun. Read about here… TAW-AlaskaUnCRUISE-wellness
Riding the World’s Eighth Wonder
COWGIRL MAGAZINE — APRIL/MAY 2018 Definitely one of the thrills of my life was horseback riding along the remarkable landscape of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile. The superbly well-trained horses provided by the horse program at Explora Patagonia Salta Chico eco-resort offers smooth endurance riding for both the novice and horse expert. […]
Abra del Acay: An Epic Mountain Bike Ride of Time Travel in the Andes of Argentina
ADVENTURE.TRAVEL ONLINE MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 2017 An experiential travel piece on an epic mountain bike ride zooming down one of the highest mountains in Argentina. Just “wow!” Abra del Acay Argentina Mountain Bike Ride
Visit Ireland’s ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Filming Locations
TRAVELAGE WEST MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 2017 Star Wars fans can explore filming locations of “The Last Jedi” movie in Ireland. The Wild Atlantic Way was host to many a Jedi and other Star Wars crew. Star Wars Film Locations of The Last Jedi in Ireland
A Mountain Ranch Vacation – In Winter?
TRAVEL AARP ONLINE – OCTOBER 2016 Most people explore mountain ranches by horseback during the summer, but this round-up features guest ranches that trade out horseback riding for skiing and other snow adventures during wintertime. Wintertime Rocky Mountain Ranch Vacations
Hunting the Lights in the White Desert
Boomer Magazine – October/November 2016 Via snowmobile, I saw the Northern Lights in the northernmost tip of Norway. A bucket-list spectacle of a lifetime. BoomerMagazine-NorthernLights2-Gigi
Discovering Nga Haerenga Along the Otago Central Rail Trail
ADVENTURE CYCLIST MAGAZINE – FEBRUARY 2015 I discovered the beauty of Nga Haerenga while cycling the most popular route in New Zealand. Oh, it’s definitely “Middle Earth” centrally located on the South Island of this wondrous country. Read on or more importantly pedal onward to seek your own Nga Haerenga! Adventure Cycling-OtagoNewZealand_Ragland
TRAVEL ISSUE: Girls Getaway in Tanzania & Family Vacation in Jackson Hole
DENVER LIFE MAGAZINE TRAVEL ISSUE – FEBRUARY 2015 The travel issue encompasses an assortment of vacations. I was assigned the girl’s getaway and the family vacation trips for the best of 2015. Thomson Safaris offers an inspiring, carefully curated safari experience for female travelers of all ages in Tanzania. While Jackson Hole, Wyoming offers up […]