Two Days in Cinque Terre: From Riomaggiore to Monterosso

October 24, 2016 By Laura

Have you even been somewhere that looks like a postcard?

Cinque Terre is even MORE beautiful than that.

Cinque Terre is comprised of five tiny seaside villages on the north coast of Italy. It literally translates to “The Five Lands.” The five towns are: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. Each one is beautiful in it’s own way, but they all possess an almost magical coastal Italian charm.

Then main streets are lined with family-owned shops, artisan gelato, and the best seafood you’ll ever eat. The clear, glittering water will almost hypnotize you, and you’ll finish each day plotting a way to retire to one of the colorful old buildings. It truly is like something out of a storybook.

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San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge + WIAW

February 24, 2016 By Laura

Can I have a Wordless WIAW?

Who am I kidding… I never shut up.

Yesterday I completed San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge. It was such a beautiful hike; I wish I could just post 20 pictures today! That’s a little boring, I know. Plus the challenge is a fun background story!

I hiked the first two peaks alone on Tuesday and again on Saturday with friends. Yesterday I did the final three alone. Well, alone with the company of a few podcasts.

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My Random List of Accomplishments

February 22, 2016 By Laura

There is a lot of stuff in my head.

You don’t want to be in there. Trust me.

In an effort to organize myself this week, I made an actual written To-Do List. I’m normally not that organized, but there’s something especially motivating about getting to cross through things.

In that spirit, I decided to join in Meghan’s Week in Review. Because I got shit done. Meghan, what do you think about renaming it “Shit I Got Done”?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BB0riDVGjXD/

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Cowles Mountain Hike + WIAW

February 17, 2016 By Laura

I’m pretty impulsive.

In case you didn’t get that from the time I ran away and got married…

Yesterday I decided I didn’t want to go to the gym and would instead go for a hike. Not so impulsive… except that it was already getting late, it’s been in the 80s here, the previous day was leg day, and I’m still supposed to be rehabbing my ankle from my PRP treatment.

No matter. At 3 pm I headed out to Cowles Mountain. It’s only about a 20 minute drive inland… but that resulted in a 10 degree difference in temperature. It was 91 degrees when I started the hike.

The gorgeous blue sky and visible midday moon was a nice distraction from the heat.

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Entertaining My Family in San Diego [WIAW]

July 1, 2015 By Laura

My mom and baby sister are here.

Watch out San Diego!

I haven’t seen my family since leaving Atlanta in February. I’ve been looking forward to having my mom and one of my sisters here for weeks! Naturally, the first thing I did way try to kill them with an 8 mile hike in 90 degree temps.

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Living Clean and Getting Outdoors

October 23, 2014 By Laura

Living Clean

People often cop out of exercise because working out inside a gym simply doesn’t motivate them. Yet leading an active life and eating clean doesn’t mean spending hours alone chained to a machine. In fact, a great way to stay in shape and active is right outside your front door! From walking to running and even outdoor yoga classes there’s a whole load of options where you can work out alfresco and enhance your lifestyle. Here are some top tips to get you started.

Outdoor Activities

Choose an activity you enjoy that fits around your commitments. Buddy up with friends and family to make it a social occasion rather than a chore. If you’re looking to walk or run you can join a local club or research your own route.

Incorporating a route with useful natural features such as steps and benches for triceps dips and other maneuvers will keep things interesting. There are plenty of hiking websites out there if you’re looking for inspiration, with a range of routes from light to more adventurous.

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#MoveHappy in the Mountains

July 28, 2014 By Laura

Being in the mountains mandates some #MoveHappy action.

It’s downright chilly in places!

This week of #MoveHappy I joined forces with Heather! Literally – I spent the entire week in Colorado. Here’s just a quick showing of what we did:

Ready to rock & roll down the river!

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A Little Scary, A Lot Marvelous in Mürren

May 26, 2014 By Laura

“Do something every day that scares you.”

I’m pretty sure Eleanor Roosevelt would approve of this jaunt…

The morning after my decedent meal in Interlaken, I woke up early and ready for a physical adventure. The plan was to go canyoning, but water levels were too high. I decided to go paragliding while I figured out what else to do with my day (this isn’t the scary part).

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