About

Maybe, like me, you would love to travel the world. You have a list of places you long to see.

Reality check.

So it's not going to happen. Or at least not right away.

I believe  the best part of traveling is NOT physically being in a dream destination .

It's actually the mental state of being there.

After all, you can move your body to the most beautiful paradise on the planet, but if you are in a contemptible mood, you are not going to have a good time.

This blog is a travel journal full of ideas for taking dream vacations -- all within a day's drive from home. It's for people rich in imagination and creativity, but low on cash and the freedom to get away.

Here is how it all started: 

It was his fault

A revelation of senses:

The Material of Memories

The template for a perfect staycation:

An Artful staycation

Beautiful Mt Hood, just one of many staycation destinations in Oregon.