Wherever travel takes us........
Riding camels in Australia,
Climbing inside Ancient Stone Forts in Ireland,
Driving across the Hungarian countryside,
We try to appreciate the unique beauty of the moment
.......... Susan Smeder and Jim Taylor

This is a travel website for those who are like me (and my hubby Jim) and really enjoy the adventure of traveling without the limits of an organized tour. With a little bit of planning and research we can be free to travel wherever our dreams take us. 
Most of time on our own, but sometimes with good friends or friendly strangers.
Join us as we take you with us on some of the journeys my husband and I have taken.  Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to see where we are heading now.  With any luck some of these stories and tips will help get you started on your journeys! 
Just click the links below and the tabs at the top to view our latest travel observations!       
Bon Voyage! 
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BACK FROM THE DARKNESS!

​After a year and a half of family illnesses, IRS audits and general hell on earth culminating with the death of my son six weeks ago which has forever taken a piece of my heart.  

I have today, climbed out of my sad place and reached an inner resolution to go forward with optimism.  I am working to get back to the things which create well-being and satisfaction in life.  

​Below are a few peaceful photos taken a few days ago by my husband James Taylor .  Photos of our home world of rural East Tennessee. We love the gently rolling hills tucked into the shadow of the Great Smokey Mountains. 

These tender almost-spring photos are the first we have taken this year, and are the toe we are dipping back into the travel blogging world. 

This beautiful countryside helps my heart heal every time I see it.  I hope you enjoy them too!

February 2018
Susan Smeder

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