Trek Hound

29/10/2018

Myscha's latest for the Los Angeles Times, featuring an inside look at some of the best ways to experience North Carolina's Yadkin Valley.

As the birthplace of the Round Peak sound prized by aspiring artists from around the world, Yadkin Valley has been on the travel radar of old-time music lovers

18/09/2018

Myscha's latest piece on remaining powered up from the road. What are your favorite strategies?

Juggling appointments, project deadlines and video conferencing from the road with a constant ticking clock on battery power is problematic to say the least.

27/08/2018

Myscha's feature on our visit to Nebraska's northern sandhills ran over the wire this morning. Here's a clip from Chicago, but you'll likely be able to catch it in a paper closer to home as well. Fun location with amenity-supported access to Mother Nature.

With two wildlife refuges, a national forest and deep lake fishing access at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area, Nebraska's northern Sandhills region

30/07/2018

Myscha's feature on Colonial Williamsburg, including insider savings tips and can't miss experiences, just moved over the wire service this morning. You can catch it in papers across the country in towns like Chicago, Orlando, Baltimore, Miami, Raleigh, Roanoke, Norfolk and more. Here's a clip from the Los Angeles Times.

http://www.latimes.com/travel/cruises/sns-tns-bc-ust-theriault-column-20180730-story.html #

06/07/2018

Need some fresh packing tips? Myscha's latest strategies are in this week's Atlanta Journal Constitution, and other papers around the country. Would love to hear your favorite strategies below.

Finding room for everything you want to take on a trip can be a frustrating task to say the least.

04/06/2018

Myscha's feature on Lewes, Delaware is running in papers across the country today, including this clip from the Chicago Tribune. Fun place to grab a getaway, if you're so inclined.

If you're looking for a quiet weekend beach getaway that lets you skip the tacky trinket shops and overdeveloped strip in favor of quaint coastal charm, an

07/05/2018

Myscha's piece on Cary, North Carolina moved over the wire this morning. Here's a clip from the Boston Herald. Fun little town with lots to offer the weekend or biz traveler. Read it here, or in a newspaper near you.

Looking for a quiet couple’s getaway that lets you skip the hustle and bustle? Hoping that same getaway comes with a vintage vibe and classic American experiences? An unexpected and remarkably affordable destination choice exists just outside of Raleigh, N.C. With a downtown area featuring a retro...

27/03/2018

Myscha's piece on Norfolk, Virginia is running in newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Tribune.

Home to the largest naval base in the world, the starting point for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and a popular stopover point for Canadians heading back

28/12/2017

How do you combine paper and digital office tasks? Here are Myscha's top tips in the AJC.

There's no denying the power of digital information storage.

22/11/2017

Myscha's tips for taking your art studio on the road, featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Finding the time to create meaningful art on the road can be a challenge all by itself.

18/10/2017

Myscha's feature on North Carolina's Transylvania County syndicated nationwide this week, including a spot in the Miami Herald.

Looking for a couple's getaway to keep you both happy? A surprisingly attractive option lies a reasonably short distance from the Asheville, N.C., airport. Home to world-class mountain bikers drawn to its extensive trail network and mild winters, nationally known fly fishermen and an internationally...

18/09/2017

Fun to see this piece making the rounds nationally. Asheville is perfect for dogs and their human parents.

Having enjoyed the few days I was able to spend in Asheville, N.C., years ago, I made sure to jump quickly on a two-month pet sitting opportunity when it arrived in my inbox earlier this spring. This extended visit has provided me with an insight I didn't fully appreciate the last time I was here. T...

22/08/2017

Just found this older piece of mine kicking around on the Bend Bulletin. My tips on spending less for basic travel supplies to save money for purchases where going cheap isn't necessarily an option.

Getting excited about an upcoming trip can lead an enthusiastic traveler to overspend on basics such as organizing bags, toiletries, personal care products and more in the interest of being prepared for any situation. While it’s fine to pack like a Boy Scout if that’s what makes you feel secure, the...

14/08/2017

Anyone else traveling for the eclipse? Here's David's CNN piece on where we we'll be and why he loves chasing them in general.

Umbraphiles, or eclipse chasers, like David Dickinson are eagerly awaiting the upcoming solar eclipse, when -- for a brief moment -- a beautiful darkness will descend.

05/08/2017

Myscha's piece on Pass-a-Grille is running in Honolulu, among other places. Check it out!

22/06/2017

While we definitely believe in throwing down more dollars when it counts, there are definitely times when a less expensive vacation doodad provides a greater level of luxury. Myscha's piece in the Atlanta Journal Constitution spells out when and how.

We all want the most bang for our vacation buck, regardless of whether that buck is spent on accommo...

05/06/2017

How do you handle hair needs on the road and still pack light?

Handling your hair on the road is no easy task, particularly for those who are limited on luggage space. Hair dryers, rolling brushes, curling irons and

21/04/2017

Just in case you missed it, here are some of Myscha's favorite money-saving takeout strategies featured in the Chicago Tribune.

When you are ready to relax after a morning of sightseeing or just returning to your hotel room after a round of business meetings, heading out to wait in

08/10/2016

Back on the Med with a blue gin and tonic!

17/08/2016

Getting ready to rock Windsor Castle earlier this morning. Fun day!

09/08/2016

Enjoying our housesitting assignment taking care of this little love bug for the next few days.

08/08/2016

Enjoying 4-5 days in the Cotswolds. Absolutely spectacular.

07/07/2016

What are your favorite travel accessories that can be used at home?

Much has been written about how various home supplies can be used on the road. Zippered sandwich bags, bobby pins, door wedges, bandanas and more have all received more than

30/06/2016

Today's office? A hip shop at a mall.

21/06/2016

Looks like Atlanta and some of the other papers wanted to share our experience with their readers as well. Yay!

21/06/2016

More shots from

20/06/2016

You have to scroll down to page 10, but the Gulf Times just ran Myscha's feature on Asilah, Morocco.

http://m.gulf-times.com/content/pdf/Community/Community2016_6_19512991.PDF

19/06/2016

Taken at the flower stall at the medina.

16/06/2016

Myscha's piece on multipurpose items for your vacation rental is running in the Atlanta paper. Check it out!

Now that my husband and I have been exploring longer-term furnished vacation rentals for a few months, I’ve found there are certain multipurpose products that seem to meet our needs across numerous situations.

13/06/2016

Myscha's piece on the potential challenges of rental cars is running in a papers around the country this week.

When it comes to transportation on the road, there are few things I have more of a love-hate relationship with than rental cars. While they are every traveler’s passport to