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In May of 2012 I had the good fortune to enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the Camino de Santiago in northwest Spain. From the small city of Sarria to the traditional conclusion in Santiago de Compostela, the 111 km … Continue reading →

Have the pottery shipped home, of course.  But if it were that simple I would not be writing about it.  There is much more to the experience of buying something fragile that you cannot carry in your panniers.  It’s a … Continue reading →

I didn’t want to go home. Overseas travel is not something I can often afford.  But when Kris from Zephyr contacted me saying that there was space remaining on the upcoming Tuscany/Umbria cycling trip, I had 24 hours to decide. … Continue reading →

Beer. Beer, beer, beer. I love beer. I’m not talking about guzzling gallons of light (or LITE) yellow swill, I’m talking about beer of many colors, flavors, and styles. I’m talking about American made (and owned) high quality craft and … Continue reading →

Imagine lacing up your skates while the sun rises in peachy perfection over Lake Superior. Your heartbeat quickens, and your breath appears in spurts around your fingertips. You are about to participate in the largest skate race in North America; … Continue reading →

I am one of those hyperactive ‘worriers.’ You know the type: those people who run scenarios in their heads anticipating all the crazy things that could happen. So when I set off on my first Zephyr adventure, I worried: 1. … Continue reading →

My friend Wendy and I celebrated two milestones in July 2007: Wendy finally earned tenure at the college where she was a professor, and I finished my two-year stint as a PTO co-president at my daughters’ elementary school.  We presented … Continue reading →

Editor’s Note:  For the second time in two years, Zephyr’s Erika Helstrom made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro last week, along with seven of our Zephyr travelers.  These are some of the quick highlights she sent us prior … Continue reading →

This post is written by Zephyr traveler and 20-something-year-old guest blogger Chris Jarrett, who went on last month’s Tuscany & Umbria Hike, Bike, Wine & Food Adventure with his family and friends.  His mom Rhonda wrote a guest blog last week, but we … Continue reading →

This post is written by Zephyr traveler and guest blogger Rhonda Jarrett, who went on last month’s Tuscany & Umbria Hike, Bike, Wine & Food Adventure with her family and friends.  We asked her to write about her favorite part … Continue reading →